Feet

[eldridge]

hi everyone

I went on the turbo trainer this morning for about an hour in my garage, once I'd come off my toes were freezing cold and numb! I've had this ongoing problem for a while with my feet/toes getting cold/numb do you think it could have anything to do with the position of the cleat?

I am desperately trying to get to the route of this problem

Any help/advice is appreciated.

Eldridge.

 

[roadrash]

shoes too tight could also cause the same problem

 

[vickster]

I can't see why your feet would get cold due to the cleats? Maybe get some overshoes?

 

[Levo-Lon]

Well the turbo seems to have caused more circulation issues than riding my bikes..

cold little man..numb at times..
feet get cold from time to time..

i think its all to do with seat angle..i keep adjusting with varying results..

though tight shoes are guranteed to make your feet feel cold

 

[fossyant]

Ball of foot should be mid point on the cleat (over centre of axel)

 

[eldridge]

shoes too tight could also cause the same problem

I don't think the shoes are too tight.

 

[eldridge]

I can't see why your feet would get cold due to the cleats? Maybe get some overshoes?

I have a set of Altura 3mm neoprene over shoes still get frozen to a point were it is very painful.

Thanks

 

[eldridge]

Well the turbo seems to have caused more circulation issues than riding my bikes..

cold little man..numb at times..
feet get cold from time to time..

i think its all to do with seat angle..i keep adjusting with varying results..

though tight shoes are guranteed to make your feet feel cold

Adjusting the seat ah, I'm pretty sure the height is correct. Do you think dropping the nose of the seat down a touch would make a difference?

Thanks

 

[eldridge]

Ball of foot should be mid point on the cleat (over centre of axel)

Pretty sure I'm in the mid point, but will check again.

Thanks

 

[vickster]

I have a set of Altura 3mm neoprene over shoes still get frozen to a point were it is very painful.

Thanks

Have you had your circulation checked? Or perhaps do your training in shorter blocks rather than all in one go? Get the circulation back into your feet? Unclip every 20 minutes? Have you had a bike fit done or at least spent time getting the set up right

Or move the turbo indoors and get a fan?

 

[Globalti]

Is there a vent under the toe of your shoes? Block it for the winter with silicon. Wear thick socks and don't over-tighten your shoes. You can buy toe protectors for cold toes: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-toe-cover-overshoe/

 

[cyberknight]

I have just had a 20 min turbo session with the door open, top was dripping but my feet are feckin cold , toe covers methinks .

 

[eldridge]

Is there a vent under the toe of your shoes? Block it for the winter with silicon. Wear thick socks and don't over-tighten your shoes. You can buy toe protectors for cold toes: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-toe-cover-overshoe/

Thanks for the reply, I have already filled the hole with silicon.and tried most things to try and keep them warm and circulated but still to no avail!

Cheers, may get some toe protectors on top of the Altura overshoes.

Cheers

 

[eldridge]

Have you had your circulation checked? Or perhaps do your training in shorter blocks rather than all in one go? Get the circulation back into your feet? Unclip every 20 minutes? Have you had a bike fit done or at least spent time getting the set up right

Or move the turbo indoors and get a fan?

I may have to bite the bullet and go for a proper bike fit. Circulation checked how do I do that?

Thanks

 

[vickster]

I may have to bite the bullet and go for a proper bike fit. Circulation checked how do I do that?

Thanks

Speak to a doctor? Unless it only happens on the bike then it's likely down to the bike. Try loosening your shoes and wearing thicker socks?