March 31, 2022
There’s an old saying that goes something along the lines of “invest in the things that come between you and the ground”, and when thinking about bike fit it’s safe to assume this is investing in the things that come between you and the bike. While the first item that may come to mind is your saddle (and you wouldn’t be wrong), the more overlooked element in this system is your feet, and what you put on them. We’ve discussed the importance of proper saddle positioning and its role as the foundation of your entire position. However, addressing the interface between you and the bike at your feet is a close second when considering injury prevention and avoiding common pains. Unlike most other activities, cycling involves extremely high volumes of very repetitive movements (pedalling). Even activities like running see much more variation in each […]
October 28, 2021
Though the position of your cleats on your shoes may seem trivial, it often goes one of two ways: never noticing them again or pain. To try and make sure you fall firmly outside the pain crowd, we’re going to give you a comprehensive guide you can follow to optimize your cycling cleat positioning. In this article, we’ll cover the basics on the key three elements of how to position your cleats: Fore-aft position Lateral position Rotation DISCLAIMER: Cleat positioning can be quite involved depending on the individual. Riders with significant leg length discrepancies, pronation/supination of the feet, or other lower limb alignment challenges will often benefit from the careful assessment of a professional bike fitter. You may be aware of shimming and wedging of cleats to deal with these issues, and while they can be powerful tools in bike […]
January 18, 2021
Foot pain while cycling can be very frustrating as it is difficult to relieve while you are out on the road. Unlike saddle or hand issues where you can stand up to relieve the saddle discomfort, or change your hand position to relieve your hand discomfort, with your feet you always have a certain amount of pressure going through them. The first thing you should do if you are having significant foot pain is to ensure your shoe is the correct size and style for your foot, and that your cleats are in the right position. Check out our guide for shoe selection and cleat placement. From a fit perspective there are three things that often lead to foot discomfort. Two originate with the saddle and one with the cleats. A saddle that is too high can lead to excess […]
