Originally Posted by
FarHorizon
My right leg is 1" shorter than my left. When using platform pedals, my right foot is typically parallel to the bike frame, but the left foot typically toes out with the heel closer to the frame. When sizing the seat height, should I use the short or the long leg for "full extension at bottom of stroke?" I have size 13 feet, and the foot extension can partially compensate, but for the best comfort, what do you recommend?
Thank you - FH
Right leg 3/4"shorter so I sat what my wife described as almost side saddle. I always sized up on the right leg at full (knee slightly bent) extension. Since I was favoring the right side, I think I took up a bit of the slack on the left leg. I always pedaled with right heel and toes actually off the pedal in about a 2 o clock position.
I did use a somewhat large saddle that had sufficient room to support my butt on the right side since it was off center.
Never had any real problems other that a sore butt after 20-30 miles. Would then stop and dismount for a few minutes every 5-8 miles.
Hip surgery realigned my body and now have equal leg lengths, but I never regained the strength I once had in my once shorter right leg.
Good luck.