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Cleat Position: Getting Your Power to the Pedal with Steve Hogg
Steve Hogg is known for a strict, exacting approach to bike fit. This episode looks at cleat position, power transfer, and why comfort and repeatable mechanics matter more than copying a generic setup.
Bike fitCleat positionPower transferRepeatable mechanics
Why this episode still matters
Cleat position is one of those details riders often ignore until pain, instability, or lost power makes it impossible to ignore. The lesson is broader than bike fit: standards matter because the body has to repeat the work thousands of times.
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Open original episode →Key takeaways.
- Small fit decisions compound because pedalling is a high-repetition movement.
- A good position should help the rider produce power without fighting the bike.
- Strict standards are useful when they protect the athlete, not when they become theatre.