DIY look keo shims
Moderator: robbosmans
-
- Posts: 441
- Joined: Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:49 pm
Before I get the real deal and order the real pair of shims, I was wondering if any here made their own just to try it out, if so, give me some ideas on how to make on, thanks
-
- Posts: 742
- Joined: Mon Jan 02, 2006 7:10 pm
What kind of shims are you talking about ?
Axle shims to space from crank or cleat/shoe shims as part of fit?
Axle shims to space from crank or cleat/shoe shims as part of fit?
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com
- MattSoutherden
- Posts: 1376
- Joined: Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:22 pm
- Location: London
A few bits of ice cream tub. Cut to shape, roughly sanded on each side, and stacked.
They won't be as stable as the stack will shift a bit even if sanded, but it should be good enough to test.
They won't be as stable as the stack will shift a bit even if sanded, but it should be good enough to test.
-
- Posts: 441
- Joined: Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:49 pm
Looks like my left leg is shorter then my right leg, I tried 2mm and that was better, but still not enough. will go with 5mm and see what that will do. I spoke to a fitter and he told me that from what I told him, the left leg is for sure shorter. will report back
5 mm is a relatively large dimension for a shim. I would encourage you to visit someone who can determine if your issue is anatomical or functional. A functionally short leg can caused by muscle imbalances but you should know what you are dealing with before trying to correct it.
-
- Posts: 441
- Joined: Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:49 pm
So I made a shim that's about 4-5 mm and its definitely in the right direction, I can already see that i no longer hang the bike more to the left. By the way, I have been in touch with a fitter and he told me to go aHead, im going to be getting specialized shims in a day or two, they where out and I been really busy with work, not to mention they are out of may way a bit, but looks like we are making progress, update in a few days
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com