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- Location
- Georgia, USA
The right leg seems to be a little longer than the left while riding. I can see it in the mirror indoors and outdoors notice the leg travels slightly differently while pedaling. The shorter leg also doesn't seem to want to bottom out like the longer leg and sometimes has a little downward toe point at the bottom of the stroke.
What to do a about this discrepancy? The issue is really in my hips because the legs are the same length. So I can do some physio for that; however, I'm not optimistic.
Some fitters add a shim on shorter leg between cleat and shoe. Has this worked for you?
Thinking of lowering the saddle until it's works for the shorter leg. Currently getting saddle sores on the shorter left side from the pinching motion that seems to be made when the crank wants to travel downward further than the leg. For me it would probably be just an eighth to a quarter of an inch. Has this worked for you?
For the saddle sores honey has worked best so far. Have also tried hydro-cortisone and tea tree oil. Would like to get my hands on some of MEFIX tape but can't find a retailer here in the states.
Thank you for letting me know how you have dealt with this issue.
What to do a about this discrepancy? The issue is really in my hips because the legs are the same length. So I can do some physio for that; however, I'm not optimistic.
Some fitters add a shim on shorter leg between cleat and shoe. Has this worked for you?
Thinking of lowering the saddle until it's works for the shorter leg. Currently getting saddle sores on the shorter left side from the pinching motion that seems to be made when the crank wants to travel downward further than the leg. For me it would probably be just an eighth to a quarter of an inch. Has this worked for you?
For the saddle sores honey has worked best so far. Have also tried hydro-cortisone and tea tree oil. Would like to get my hands on some of MEFIX tape but can't find a retailer here in the states.
Thank you for letting me know how you have dealt with this issue.