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Cleat position
Starting from a blank slate it seems that a midfoot cleat position is usually best. Method 2 puts the cleat behind the pedal axis. For most of us with standard cycling shoes without drilling we…
Cleat Position
Steve: As a long-time reader going back to your Cyclingnews articles, I have seen your thoughts evolve over time. Does your “Power to the Pedal” blog post from 2011 still accurately represent your thoughts on…
cleat position
hi steve iv replaced a lot on my bike since i went to see Scherrit back in 2014 including my shoes i was on mtb shoes and pedals then now I've changed to road shoes…
Cleat Position (in relation to foot rotation)
Hi Steve, I remember reading somewhere on "Power to the Pedal" that you want the BOFOPA measurement set where the foot naturally sits on the pedal under load. I.e. if someone pedals heel in, externally…
Cleat Position (mid foot to cleat method 1 position)
Hi Steve, I have been riding midfoot for a couple of seasons now, but wanted to switch back to method 1 because I am continuing to miss out on attacks and change in pace. I…
Cleat Position (mid foot?)
Hi Steve, Hope all is well and I am glad that you have been able to get a little bit more free time on your hands with the "Prime" Subscribers for your site. I totally…
Cleat position and chafing
Steve, I have read all your articles on this site including the one regarding cleat placement. I have a simple question.. Would altering cleat position on one foot temporarily help with saddle chafing? I have…
Cleat position and foot numbness
Hey Steve. Adrian from Melb here. Hope you're well. I have some general and specific questions around cleat position and foot numbness. 1. Should cleats be same position on each shoe? 2. Should both cleats…
Cleat position and leg length difference
Hi! I’ve developed a hot spot in the second metatarsal in my left foot. Is it ok to move the cleat a bit rearward only in my left shoe, holding the right shoe constant? What’s…
cleat position change
Hi Steve, When the bike position is super but you need to change the cleat position so that the feet are more over the pedal to what you started from do you have to make…
Cleat position for elite stage racer
Steve, I have a client who is a pretty good all around rider and a competitive elite racer. He can whip out 1500w in a sprint after a hard race, ride in breakaways, but needs…
cleat position for sprinting
Dear Steve I have been enjoying the benefits of my fit in February 2017, especially the correction to my general position, my pelvic tilt and the new mid sole cleat position. My problems were instability…
Cleat Position Measurement Criteria
Hi Steve, I am new to your website. I have read thru your cleat positioning article and have a question regarding when in the shoe positioning do you determine/measure the distance between the 1st MTJ…
Cleat position varies greatly between feet
Hi Steve, I've had my cleat positions set according to Method # 2 you describe in your Power to the Pedal post. The cleat on my right shoe is about 10 mm further back than…
Cleat position, not enough for/aft in the cleats
Hi Steve, After when finding the ball of the foot, and trying to place their cleat position(let say 12 mm in front of spindle) I seem to always find a problem, their is never enough…
Cleat Position/Patella pain
Steve, I have been suffering from a pretty extreme bout of patella pain recently and I was wondering if you have ever had any clients that have had knee problems as a result of a…
cleat positioning
When I walk (or sit on a bench with feet hanging off edge) both feet point off about 15/20' (a guess) on their respective side. They are not inline with the direction I am walking…
cleat positioning
hi steve I just came across these-they look like a good idea to me -any experience/thoughts cheers doug http://vimeo.com/15049014 http://www.roseversand.de/artikel/ergon-schuhplatteneinstellhilfe-pedal-cleat-tool-tp1/aid:341991 G'day Doug, I haven't seen the Ergon before though similar equipment has been around in…
Cleat Set Back Vs Saddle Height
Happy 2016!! A quick one... I recently bought a Speedplay extender base plate to allow me to move the cleats back. I have a heel down pedalling style and wear Giro Empire shoes... In your…
Cleat set up causing knee pain
I sent this yesterday, but not sure if it sent properly sorry. Hi, I have had numerous bike fits, spending an absolute fortune. But never feel comfortable with cleat set up. After a 112 mile…
Cleat shimming/axle length
Hi Steve, My right foot splays out quite severely when I walk. I have two road bikes with quite different solutions and would like to know which one is likely to be the better of…
Cleats
Hi I am struggling to locate the first metatarsal joint space even with a long finger nail. I have very early sign of a bunion, so is it the centre of this? When I dorselflex…
Cleats position
Hi Steve, First of all, sorry for my English. I'm from Switzerland and speak french. I'm a triathlete (long distance) and I recently try your method 2 for cleats position. So, I move my cleats…
Cobb Saddles
Any opinion on the Cobb saddles- specifically the SHC170? G'day Karsten, I've never seen an SHC 170. The Cobb seats I'm familiar with are the V Flow, V Flow Plus and V Flow Max. They…
Coccyx pain / Gluteus maximus effect
Hi Steve, I just want to thank you for all your help so far, I feel I have come on leaps and bounds. Only from reading the information on your site and your advice have…