The saddle in question: The Specialized Toupé The seatpost in question: A two-bolt, counter-tensioning post with protruding screw ends. The Specialized Toupé for better or for worse is a low profile saddle. It is one of those cut out saddles that ages fairly quickly, especially if you are at or over 170lbs. Aging or wear […]
Poor bike cleat positioning is one of the most common pathomechanics for anterior knee pain, iliotibial band syndrome and foot numbness and pain. You don’t have to be a bike-fit wizard to know if your cleat position is not quite right. There are some simple signs to help identify a poor cleat position: consistent numbness […]
A professional BikePT fit can help in so many ways to improve the experience of riding your bike. Here are five quick ways: 1. Cycling should not hurt You would see a Physical Therapist if it hurt to walk or run, why should riding a bike be any different? If riding your bike hurts, precision […]
Be sure to read: Part 1 – Clipless pedal and cleat basics Part 2 – Cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning In Part 2 of this series, we looked at cleat attachment and cleat positioning. In this post, we’ll be looking specifically at cycling cleat wear, and why it is so important to frequently check […]
Also read: Part 1 – Clipless pedal and cleat basics Part 3 – Checking cycling cleat wear for better comfort, safety and performance In Part 1 of this series, we looked at a basic overview of the clipless pedals types available. In this post, we’ll review cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning. Attaching your cleats […]
Also read: Part 2 – Cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning Part 3 – Checking cycling cleat wear for better comfort, safety and performance There are three main interfaces with the bicycle: hands to handlebars, butt to saddle, and feet to pedals. Each interface has unique challenges and special needs in order to make the […]