Andy Pruitt's Complete Medical Guide for Cyclists by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Sports, Recreation, Cycling, Medical, Guide, Fitness, Nutrition
ISBN: 9781931382809
Google: kazrAAAACAAJ
Amazon: 1931382808
Publisher: Vibhatsu
Published: 2006-02-13T18:30:00+00:00

Q: When should I shim a cleat?

If you have a leg-length inequality (LLI) of 3 mm or greater accompanied by back pain, it’s important to heed the following advice.

For walking or running, most orthopedists won’t adjust for a LLI until the difference between legs is 6 mm or more.

In cycling, if the LLI is less than 6 mm, I don’t use a shim. Instead, I move the cleat on the short-leg side forward on the shoe sole 1-2 mm. You can move the cleat on the long-leg foot backward to get the same affect. Rarely do you have to compensate for the full amount of the LLI.

These techniques have the effect of making the shortleg foot slightly longer to compensate for the leg length difference. If the LLI is over 6 mm, it requires a shim.

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