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skuke wrote:

First, are you absolutely, positively sure your right foot didn't do this with the Shimanos? Did you have somebody ride behind you and watch you pedal? The foot rotation may have only surfaced because of the additional float provided by the Speedplays.

You may have a biomechanical problem. That can include, but not be limited to, problems related to: different leg lengths, knee tracking, hip/ankle flexion/extension, previous injury, pronation, supination, strength differences, ingrown toenails... pretty much infinite combinations.

If it affects your riding, about the only thing you can do is see a REALLY good orthopedist, preferably one who is a cyclist and understands cyclist's needs and wants. S/he can then prescribe the appropriate fixes to alleviate the problem.

If all you're having is a "slight rotation from side to side", whatever that may mean, and it doesn't bother you physically, then maybe just go out and ride. Remember though, you may be doing long term damage. Even if it doesn't hurt today or tomorrow, don't discount next year.

Then again, you may have pedal/cleat that was made on a Monday morning.

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I didn't have the same issue with the Shimano's probably because they have less float. Also, the Shimano's must have some spring that brings the foot back into a straight forward position.

I am getting use to the Speedplay pedals so the extra float may not be an issue much longer. What might be an issue is why my right foot moves side to side and my left foot doesn't. I have had both my legs broken and one leg is shorter than the other. However, as a teenager and young adult I rode a lot and didn't have a problem, but that was before clipless pedals.

I have adjusted to the Speedplay pedals very quickly something I wasn't able to do with the Shimanos. I don't even have to look at my feet when I start pedaling and the cleats click in place very easily.

Bruce

Edited by Darby (11/27/06 02:46 AM)

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