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I have a situation where my right foot points outwards whereas my left foot is normal, and I've been getting foot pain lately. I think its because I am constantly crushing the right side of my foot into the corner of my shoes when I pedal (the shoe forces my foot to be straighter, its not natural and its at the limit with my cleats or my heel will strike the cranks).

I've been to Pedal Precision to get the bike fit and have no other complaints now except for my foot. I have just changed my cleats as the old ones had absolutely had it, so maybe that will stop it hurting, as it didn't hurt before.

Has anybody tried/knows where to get cleat shims?
 
physichull said:
I have a situation where my right foot points outwards whereas my left foot is normal, and I've been getting foot pain lately. I think its because I am constantly crushing the right side of my foot into the corner of my shoes when I pedal (the shoe forces my foot to be straighter, its not natural and its at the limit with my cleats or my heel will strike the cranks).

I've been to Pedal Precision to get the bike fit and have no other complaints now except for my foot. I have just changed my cleats as the old ones had absolutely had it, so maybe that will stop it hurting, as it didn't hurt before.

Has anybody tried/knows where to get cleat shims?
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http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/bikefit-cleat-wedges-sold-in-pairs-3-hole-yellow-id69312.html


Your Google fu is weak.

More in the related products linked below, expensive for a bit of plastic though.


On a separate note are compact bars less comfortable then ergo bars on the drops because of the lack of flat section, i'm sure someone has experience of both?
 
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First ride out in nearly two weeks due to a mix of laziness and life throwing spanners into the works. Planned to just do my regular 12 and a bit mile route. 5 miles in and I had my first off since being hit head on by a Mondeo when I was a kid. While less dramatic I managed to pick up more injuries (as a kid you really are made of rubber!)

So... the cause of my downfall? Plums!

I turned into a junction and then spotted the overhanging fruit tree and the road covered in squashed plums but by then it was too late. Was probably doing just shy of 15 mph and the front wheel went under me, I hit the deck and rolled. Not a mark on my legs but my left hand, right elbow and right shoulder took a knock.

Two guys were coming the other way and stopped to see if I was OK. I thanked them for stopping and told them it was my own stupid fault for taking the corner too quick and was on my way to complete the second half of my ride!

Got away with it quite lightly really. Bike is still in one piece, just a battered looking peddle, brake lever and bar end :o
 
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eXist said:
if anyone is looking for a bargain, Pedal Power in West Calder are have a minimum 20% off sale this weekend only, going up to 70% for other sale items.

http://www.pedalpower.org.uk

deals will be instore only but this will include everything from Garmin to Stages to Enve
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Free French Styled Refreshments??????

Does that mean every customer gets a free glass of plonk :p
 
Woo, my new wheels have arrived! I'll have to see if I can fit them and get out for a ride on them this evening. I've jut got to get through a day of training and then travel back from Brum to Manchester.
 
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Depends how you feel. It's not a big deal to get dropped, 20%-40% of the field gets dropped every race. Some will complete the distance anyway, usually forming little groups coming in behind the main peloton and some will stop when they get dropped.
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I'd suggest getting some fast group rides under your belt first if you haven't already. Even just from a safety perspective (yours and everyone else). You want to be comfortable being v close to other riders while moving at high speed, cornering, knowing how to move around in the bunch and staying in control when working right on your limit. Or beyond it! :)

Local fast club rides or midweek chain gangs are a great way to pick all this stuff up. Obviously if you've been doing all this already just crack on and get stuck in.
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Cheers for that, the club I'm joining is part of an open road race league which they reckon is a really good way of learning. I've missed the season this year but I think it's best if I get some proper training done and do some large group rides ready for next years series.
 
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