7 bike fits – Dec 4-5 Clinical BikeFit Pro Green Level Education 2010

Brook -
Left 5 degree varus 1 VV1
Right 10 degrees varus 1 VV1 & 1 Cleat Wedge - 20mm pedal spacer

Terri -
Left 7 degrees varus 1 ITS wedge
Right 0 neutral 1 ITS wedge

Tucker -
Left 9 degrees varus 1 VV1 & 1 ITS wedge - 20mm pedal spacer
Right 10 degrees varus 1 VV1 & 1 ITS wedge - 20mm pedal spacer
Plus – Superfeet

Jeff-
Left 4 degrees varus 1 Cleat Wedge
Right 7 degrees varus 2 Cleat Wedges

Anna
Left 16 degrees varus 3 Cleat Wedges – ½ longer spindle
Right 19 degrees varus 4 Cleat Wedges – ½ longer spindle

Dena
Left 18 degrees varus 2 Cleat Wedges & 1 ITS
Right 19 degrees varus 2 Cleat Wedges & 1 ITS

25 total Wedges – all varus
3.6 wedge per cyclist – slightly below average
4 – VV1 Cleats were used (SPD users)
6 – ITS Wedges were used = 24 percent of total wedge use – higher than average
15 – Wedges used were Cleat Wedges
7 fits = 14 feet – all feet needed wedges
5 feet needed longer spindles (3 of 7 cyclist would not fit properly with most pedal systems)

BikeFit Pro Education Classes are almost completely full

Just letting everyone know there is only one scheduled class left in 2010 with space available. This is our clinical education class Dec 4-5.  Click here for more information -  http://bikefit.com/schedule10.php

If interested in adding a date before the end of the year there is little space left to do so. Act fast if this is an interest and we will see if we can squeeze in another date.

For our Green & Red Level BikeFit Pros we are offering a special on our new laser. Regular cost is $149.95. For the rest of October you can purchase it for $115.00. Must phone in your order and mention this blog post.

Being a BikeFit Pro has is privileges. This is just one small example.

Cleat Wedges - rumor has it something "Big" is coming soon

Biomechanics of Human Gait “When the Feet Hit the Ground…..Everything Changes”

I had a treat today of being able to sit in on a couple courses about feet. I was quite surprised to see some of my own information/literature referenced. The kicker happened when the instructor held up a Cleat Wedge and an ITS Wedge – without hesitation she said the Cleat Wedge is most likely the better solution for most feet…...I had to say to myself I agreed. After all we have known that for years.

With that…..drum roll…….it looks like a Big One is coming on board with that same idea/solution. I hope I am not jumping the gun as I have not seen it myself but I believe real soon Cleat Wedges will be reaching an entirely new world.

Stay tuned.

Pressure behind big toe

Paul - I am going cycling in Europe for three months soon--Lisbon to Athens. I am approaching this last minute but am wondering about foot numbness and pressure behind the big toe I experience in my left leg. My PT said I supinate and that a tilted cleat may help. It does feel like I rotate my leg inward on my downward pedal stroke, most noticeably on my left leg. Any advice would be much appreciated. I cycle Shimano SPD's.   Erik.

At this point it sounds like getting in for a GOOD bike fit would be your best option. I would only consider someone well-versed with the foot pedal interface.

 Sight unseen, I can suggest a few things: 
1.Consider moving the cleat back toward the heel.

2.Your leg rotating inward is a classic sign for needing wedges. I would suggest adding a cleat wedge or two – Maybe purchase one of our new VV1 cleats. Since you are going to Europe, this may be the best solution for durability.

3.You may also need to move your foot in closer toward the crank arm.  However, I am not sure on this one based solely on your e-mail…..it is something I would look at if we met in person.

4.I would consider adding a good insole like Supefeet –yellow for cycling.

5. If your big toe drops lower than all of your other toes, think about cutting out the area under the big toe of an insole. Do this on a separate pair of insoles and see how it feels.

6.Lastly, but perhaps most important, is checking inside the shoe under the current insole.  Make sure the surface is smooth and not mucked up and/or a screw is NOT sticking/pushing thru the bottom inside the shoe.

Over time, misalignments can bring on certain symptoms. Getting on top this of prior to your trip would be ideal. Thanks for the question and hope this helps

We are finally coming to New York

Final preparation is in place for us to finally visit New York and offer BikeFit Pro Education in the North East.

Mike Fraysse’s Sports Resorts (http://www.mikefrayssesports.com/ ) will be hosting the event.

Specials for room and board to be included for the students and if you are looking to get a bike fit we will also be offering a special for you.

Tentative dates August 7th and 8th      More information coming soon at http://www.bikefit.com/

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