Bike fitting: Cleat setup and foot position

[Claudio]

“Hot feet” and “Numb Toes” are a common condition faced by most cyclists, often related to cleat position and/or equipment choice. This article aims to highlight the different aspects of cleat and foot positioning, their effects on power transfer as well as difficulty in maintaining efficiency through the pedal stroke.

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[r0adrunner]

Thanks for the informative read, and showing me how ignorant I have been!

[BrandonF_]

I've recently done the "move to rear" cleat setup and found it help me significantly on seated climbs

[nonky]

". A common misconception is that a cycling shoe should be loose fitting"

 

Surely, that's the case when the feet are cold / not in exercise. Don't feet swell as they exercise, heat up and attract more blood flow?

[Trailman]

Brilliant, great concise overview of an area often taken for granted.

[Keithc]

Great article. Time for a new setup!