Bikefit SPD Cleat wedges

[hdp_gmx]

Hi Guys,

 

Does anybody know of bike shop in Gauteng that stocks the SPD wedges from Bikefit? I am making due with a washer at the moment but that is obviously not ideal.

 

Cheers

[CAAD4]

Hi Guys,

 

Does anybody know of bike shop in Gauteng that stocks the SPD wedges from Bikefit? I am making due with a washer at the moment but that is obviously not ideal.

 

Cheers

 

Do you have a picture, as I might have some old used ones that I removed some years ago that you can have for free, if I can still find them?

[hdp_gmx]

Do you have a picture, as I might have some old used ones that I removed some years ago that you can have for free, if I can still find them?

That would be awesome!

 

http://www.bikefit.com/images/product/large/3_1_.jpg

 

They are shaped like a wedge, thin to 1mm thick on the opposite side and go underneath the cleat (between cleat and shoe) to correct over/under pronation

Edited May 21, 2012 by hdp_gmx

[Dicky DQ]

What's wrong with the washers? if they work they work.

[hdp_gmx]

What's wrong with the washers? if they work they work.

I had an issue with the cleat twisting, was hoping that the wedges would do better

[BodyBikeFit]

Hi Guys, Does anybody know of bike shop in Gauteng that stocks the SPD wedges from Bikefit? I am making due with a washer at the moment but that is obviously not ideal. Cheers

 

I will recommend forefoot wedges rather than cleat wedges. Cleat wedges angles your whole foot where you actually only need forefoot and arch support (metatarsal support also, but that's different kind of support). You still want your feet to be as close to it's natural position. Remember that it is always best to fit you bike to your body and not your body to your bike.

 

If you want more info I'm happy to forward you some!

[hdp_gmx]

Thanks BodyBikeFit, that would be great!

[BodyBikeFit]

Thanks BodyBikeFit, that would be great!

 

Here is a video explaining why we need foot support and where it is important to put it. Remember I'm NOT trying to sell anything just want to emphasize a point.

 

Also very often your forefoot angle differs from left to right (although no necessarily in your case). If you for instance have a significant varus/ very acute forefoot angle left and only mild varus/ small forefoot angle right you would need more support left that right. If you use cleat wedges instead of in-shoe wedges your cleat stack left would be far greater than right. In result you will force a leg length discrepancy which comes with its own set of pain and inefficiencies.

Edited May 28, 2012 by BodyBikeFit

[Jakkals.]

 

Here is a video explaining why we need foot support and where it is important to put it. Remember I'm NOT trying to sell anything just want to emphasize a point.

 

Also very often your forefoot angle differs from left to right (although no necessarily in your case). If you for instance have a significant varus/ very acute forefoot angle left and only mild varus/ small forefoot angle right you would need more support left that right. If you use cleat wedges instead of in-shoe wedges your cleat stack left would be far greater than right. In result you will force a leg length discrepancy which comes with its own set of pain and inefficiencies.

 

So would you say you are the guy, who could help me with my problem?

 

I feel that my right foot are more used at the toe area on a pedal stroke, this has caused me to injure my VMO before, and then went for knee surgery because of my kneecap not pulling back and forth correctly because of my weak VMO at the time.

 

My left pedal is perfect, resulting in a full leg power stroke, however right its all toes and shin muscle.

[Dogfish]

Apologies for hi Jacking this thread instead of starting a new one. I am struggling to find rear foot Varus cleat wedges (MTB) in CT, no one seems to carry stock, does anyone have any ideas? another question that someone may be able to shed some light on, I suffer from sesamoiditis and would like to know it the use of wedges will place any more pressure on the balls of my feet?