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Please visit your nearest BikeFit Pro, who will be able to measure both of your feet with the Forefoot Measuring Device (FFMD). This is a measurable way to determine the starting point for the number of wedges you may need for each foot. To learn more, see the process pictured below. b. c. a. Kneel on a chair, facing the back, with relaxed feet extending over the edge. Your BikeFit Pro will place the Forefoot Measuring Device (FFMD) on the bottom of each foot pushing the handle against the heel so the vertical portion is aligned dividing the heel in two equal halves. With FFMD in place, position the top flat surface of the Device (½-circle protractor portion) on the ball of the foot. Make a note of the angle indicated by the protractor. Repeat this procedure 3 times for each foot & average the numbers separately. Use this as your starting point. ADVANCED HOW TO VIEW & DETERMINE FOREFOOT TILT BASIC You’ll need a friend to help you with this procedure, that you can do at home. Use some type of straight edge - a ruler, a book, etc... to help provide you with a visual aid, when checking the tilt of the forefoot. Kneel on a chair, facing the back, with relaxed feet extending over the edge. Have your friend place the straight edge directly across the ball of each foot. With the straight edge as a visual guide, you can see forefoot tilt. It is possible that tilt may not be the same on both feet. Forefoot tilt is common & is one reason a cyclist may need wedges to better improve their connection to the pedals. See Page 2 for Advanced Technology

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Page 1: HOW TO VIEW & DETERMINE FOREFOOT TILT - Bikefit · PDF fileHOW TO VIEW & DETERMINE FOREFOOT TILT ... a cyclist may need wedges to better improve ... The Foot Fit Calculator helps you

Please visit your nearest BikeFit Pro, who will be able to measure both of your feet with the Forefoot Measuring Device (FFMD). This is a measurable way to determine the starting point for the number of wedges you may need for each foot. To learn more, see the process pictured below.

b. c.a. Kneel on a chair, facing the back, with relaxed feet extending over the edge.

Your BikeFit Pro will place the Forefoot Measuring Device (FFMD) on the bottom of each foot pushing the handle against the heel so the vertical portion is aligned dividing the heel in two equal halves.

With FFMD in place, position the top fl at surface of the Device (½-circle protractor portion) on the ball of the foot. Make a note of the angle indicated by the protractor. Repeat this procedure 3 times for each foot & average the numbers separately. Use this as your starting point.

ADVANCED

HOW TO VIEW & DETERMINE FOREFOOT TILTBASIC You’ll need a friend to help you with this procedure, that you can do at home. Use some type of straight

edge - a ruler, a book, etc... to help provide you with a visual aid, when checking the tilt of the forefoot.

Kneel on a chair, facing the back, with relaxed feet extending over the edge. Have your friend place the straight edge directly across the ball of each foot.

With the straight edge as a visual guide, you can see forefoot tilt. It is possible that tilt may not be the same on both feet. Forefoot tilt is common & is one reason a cyclist may need wedges to better improve their connection to the pedals.

See Page 2 for Advanced Technology

Page 2: HOW TO VIEW & DETERMINE FOREFOOT TILT - Bikefit · PDF fileHOW TO VIEW & DETERMINE FOREFOOT TILT ... a cyclist may need wedges to better improve ... The Foot Fit Calculator helps you

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The Foot Fit Calculator App for Android is the free digital version of the Forefoot Measurement Device. This tool will help you quickly calculate the number of wedges you should start with, when trying to adjust your foot’s connection to your pedals.

ADVANCEDTECHNOLOGY

You may try using the number of Cleat Wedges (between the shoe & cleat) or ITS Wedges (in the shoe) as per this chart.

Number of Degrees

Approx. # of Cleat Wedges Approx # of ITS-F Wedges

0 - 2 0 03 - 7 1 1

6 - 12 Up to 2 consider combining

with Cleat Wedges12 - 20+ Up to 3 consider combining

with Cleat Wedges

Wedge Use Chart

PLEASE NOTE: Specialized BG shoes generally require the same number of Wedges in a varus position as all other cycling shoes.Use comfort & feel as your guides for what is best.

The Foot Fit Calculator helps you discover how to customize the fi t of your bicycle shoes to your pedals. The BikeFit application walks you through the process of fi guring out the ideal pedal to foot connection angle and then recommends a solution to optimize your foot fi t. You will need a friend to help you take the pictures, and the application will do the rest.

ITS-F Wedges

Cleat Wedges