Maybe need to lengthen one leg!
10-13-15 | 06:17 PM
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From: NE Ohio
Bikes: 1992 Serotta Colorado II,Co-Motion Speedster, Giant Escape Hybrid, 1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour
Maybe need to lengthen one leg!
I ride with SPD pedals and would like to "grow" my ride leg a bit. Spd's do not appear to be shim friendly so I was wondering about an isert in my shoe?
Thanks!
Thanks!
10-13-15 | 06:38 PM
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From: Portland, OR
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
How much? I have a right leg 1/2" shorter than the left. I use 1/2" lifts in the heels of all my shoes that do not have custom insoles. Under my cleats I put a 1/4" alumimum plate bent top match the sole than drilled for the cleats. A bit of work but they ride just fine.
Ben
Ben
10-14-15 | 09:38 AM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
One of my legs is slightly longer than the other. Adjusting the cleat so that foot is a little further forward seems to do the job. Similarly for the bike with Power Grips, the strap loop is one notch looser so that shoe can come forward a little.
