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Old 06-01-17 | 04:30 PM
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Bikes: (2) ti TiCycles, 2007 w/ triple and 2011 fixed, 1979 Peter Mooney, ~1983 Trek 420 now fixed and ~1973 Raleigh Carlton Competition gravel grinder

Originally Posted by kingston
My saddles wear more on the left side than the right. I always just assumed that my legs were not symmetrical and never really worried too much about it. I haven't noticed that my shorts wear any differently on either side.
You might look into a leg length discrepancy. I rode forever in ignorance, always aware I could not sight down the center of my bike when i looked down but just figured that was what it was. Went to a PT for a different issue entirely. First thing she had me do was walk the length of the room away from her, turn and walk back. Her first words were that my right leg was shorter. Sent me home from that session with 1/2" lifts to put in my right shoes. She had me shim my right cleats out 1/2 the distance, 1/4"

Both were revelations. I stand straight now. I look down and the top tube blocks out the down tube. I sight down the center of the front wheel. Who knew?

Ben
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