140 Wedges... A Legitimate Solution? PART 4 of 4: Advanced Bike Fit Series

01/10/2025 48 min

Listen "140 Wedges... A Legitimate Solution? PART 4 of 4: Advanced Bike Fit Series"

Episode Synopsis

REPOST: The fourth and final part of our mini series on foot & shoe optimisation. Our aim is to explore some of the finer details of bike fit to help you find the next level of connection with your bike!In this episode we explore the world of wedging... how can a couple of millimetres of plastic have such a profound effect on our connection with the bike?!?Listen in to find out why wedging is a thing of any serious cyclist looking to maximise their riding potential... how to think about the concepts... how to apply the method... common pitfalls and what you should expect from successful wedging :)This one is a must for any bike fit and foot geeks!If you missed the previous episodes in this mini series you can catch up here:⁠Ep 67: Foot & Shoe Fit Optimisation PART 3 of 4: Leg Length Differences - Are You Wonky & Does It Matter?⁠⁠Ep 66: Foot & Shoe Fit Optimisation PART 2 of 4: How To Explore Q-Factor & Foot Stance Within Your Bike Fit⁠⁠Ep 65: Foot & Shoe Fit Optimisation PART 1 of 4: Two Good Reasons To Experiment With Cleat Extender Plates⁠Buy your wedges from: ⁠https://www.form-bikefitting.com/⁠If you have any further questions for us, join the conversation at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cyclingdemystified/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you 'bike-fit curious'? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foundation.fit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book in for a session and get your fit dialled in at London's premier bike fit studio.Looking for a custom bike, a hand-built custom wheelset or other upgrades? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frequencycycleworks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more info and for pro-level servicing

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