Cleat Wedges

Bikefit System wedges and cyclefit

Cyclist's with knee pain keep us very busy at Cyclefit; by using the Bikefit wedges during the Cyclefit we can stabilise a rider's forefoot and improve knee tracking and reduce or even eliminate discomfort on the bike.

Since riding with the wedges fitted by Cyclefit my pedal stroke is more powerful, driving the bike forward. I really believe that I will be using the Wedges for the rest of my cycling career; the benefits are so big for what is such a simple but very effective piece of equipment. Nicole Cooke - Olympic Gold Medalist 2008 and World Champion

Do you have any of the following?:

  • Knee pain?
  • Lower back pain and hip pain?
  • Leg length discrepancy?
  • Illiotibial band tightness and lateral knee pain?
  • Do you pronate?
  • Tightly clenched toes and/or aching on the outside of your feet during rides?
  • Feet hot spots?
  • Flat feet?
  • Lack of power?
  • Excessive movement of one or both legs while pedalling?
  • One foot that never feels quite right in the shoe/pedal?
  • One good leg, one not so good?

If you answered "yes" to any of the above Cyclefit can help

Approximately 96% of the population has what is known as a forefoot tilt.
This is where the front of your foot is not flat but rather has an angle or tilt. Modern clip-in pedal systems do not accommodate this tilt, instead forcing the foot into an unnatural flat position. The body compensates for this with a lateral (side to side) motion of the knee during the pedal cycle. The result of increased lateral knee movement over time will cause pain and injury in the knee and any of the above symptoms.

Solution

The BFS Wedge is a simple solution to this problem especially when used by a Cyclefit Technician. These are patented, non-compressable, plastic shims that sit between the pedal cleat and sole of the shoe; they cant or tilt the shoe to align it with the forefoot maintaining the foot's natural position inside the shoe. It is important to ensure that all other factors of your position are taken in to account at the same time i.e. saddle position, cleat position etc.

Results

The BFS Wedge decreases or eliminates knee pain by reducing lateral knee movement - Avoid premature fatigue -Improve ergonomic fit to your bike "Feel more stable in the pedals and more poweful - Increase muscle recruitment and development - Increase foot comfort and contact" Reduces and can eliminate lower back pain and hip pain. By using BFS Wedges in conjunction with Sidas Conform'able and Esoles foot beds we achieve our best results.

Leg-length discrepancies

BFS Wedges can also correct leg-length discrepancies. As the wedges are symmetrical, leg-length adjustments can be made by using a reverse stacking method.

What pedal systems can use BFS wedges?

  • Look
  • Campagnolo
  • SPDSL
  • Speedplay Road
  • Time Impact and ATAC
  • SPD

Can't make it to Cyclefit?

If you wish to purchase Bikefit Wedges they are avilable from our sister site BikeFittingTools.com