sit bone indents
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sit bone indents
after a long ride I have sit bone indents which I assume is normal. What concerns me is that the right side is 1-2 centimeters back compared to the left side! does that mean my right leg is longer?
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If you're comfortable, I wouldn't worry about it. What kind of saddle are you using that has foam memory? I don't know that I've had any saddles break in like that. I guess a Brooks would.
This is more of a road cycling question, so I'm going to move the thread over there to give your question more eyeballs.
This is more of a road cycling question, so I'm going to move the thread over there to give your question more eyeballs.
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Wow, that is a seriously old bump. Surprised nobody fielded that question. Lots of factors can lead to this and leg length discrepancy is just one. Bodies are simply not symmetrical usually. I'll save the long winded answer and just say that if the fit is working for you without issue then I would not worry over it.
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yeah me go to chiraproctor and she say my whole spine is off, hips too. she say she can fix but well see. I ask if one leg longer, she say no.
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Here is Steve Hogg's take, he sees it more with left side back and so calls it right side bias, but same inherent problem:
https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/...ght-side-bias/
https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/...ght-side-bias/
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You know, it could simply be your saddle; the tension or material may not be uniform, or there is a slight tilt under pressure, weak rail. Unless you experience this on multiple saddles I wouldn't jump to conclusions about a medical problem.
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I went to the chiro once and the whole experience felt like a cheesy scam, never went back, seems their business is based on repeat visits. I would visit my physician first and get recommendations before ever going to a chiro.
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she had a Lance thing in her office so that helped influence my deciscion along with an xray of my spine that was off 3 ways one way and 3 ways the other way. I am running faster and riding a little faster as well.
I just can't wait to ask people "hey man does one leg look longer than the other?"
I just can't wait to ask people "hey man does one leg look longer than the other?"
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