I bought a road bike last fall to supplement my mountain bike, and I average about 120 miles per week, sometimes more. I am in pretty good shape (6 foot, 165 pounds) and I’m a fairly strong rider.

Anyways, I’ve noticed that the muscles in the back of leg (just above and below the knee) are sometimes sore after a ride, like my seat is too high, but only in the right leg. I lowered my seat a little and it helped, but any lower and it will be uncomfortably low. Still, no matter what I do, my right leg is the only leg that feels soreness. Additionally, my right lower back starts to feel tired after an hour or so, and it’s never my left lower back. I got a shorter stem, and it reduced the discomfort in my back, but it’s still there somewhat, and only on the right side.

When I’m pedaling, I can’t help but feel a sensation that my right leg is slightly shorter. Therefore, I bought a cleat ship kit. However, I just want to make sure my symptoms are consistent with a right leg that is slightly shorter and not a case where a shorter left leg would cause right side problems.

I really want to get this figured out because I have the fitness to do long rides and I’d like to be able to do 100 mile rides without feeling this discomfort.

Thanks,

John