One of the most common additions to orthotics, especially cycling devices is the Metatarsal Dome. Famed for reducing forefoot numbness and pain, the promises made by practitioners regarding this inert lump of foam are spectacular. The Good Metatarsal domes, when used appropriately, can reduce loading through the forefoot. The basis […]
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The step by step process behind the Cobra9 Pro Step 1. After making an appointment with one of our approved practitioners, a thorough history is taken regarding foot pain, shoe type and riding type. The Podiatrist then conducts a full biomechanical assessment and a foot impression is taken. Step 2. The […]
The vast majority of foot pressure when pedalling tends to come from under the base of the ball of the foot behind the big toe. We’ll call this area PMA 1 (plantar Metatarsal Area 1) for convenience. Studies vary but the value of the load in this region is around […]
We’ve been busy training and expanding our network of practitioners all around Australia over the past few years. We are also upgrading the skills of our practitioners to ensure they know more about shoes, cleat positioning and the effect of cycling orthoses on the rider. We will announce our new […]
NZCC tour wrap. Best laid plans of mice and men and all that. You plan a tour for months. The careful dileberation of travel plans, accommodation, licences and so on. Each component is checked and rechecked to avoid unecessary stress upon arrival. Ideally, the team arrives, races, eat and […]
We are pleased to announce the team ahead of this weekend’s National Capital Tour. This will be our Elite racing team’s second NRS event this year after our first hit out at Battle on the Border. We are aiming to improve on our performance and consistency from the Tweed […]
Following on from the great results achieved at the Queensland State Criterium Titles, 5 more riders wearing our Cobra9 Pros climbed onto the podium at the recent State Time Trial Champs. Three firsts and two second placings across the categories speaks volumes for the endeavours of these riders. We are stoked that […]
Interview : Brett Ledger (Megabake) Photography : Veloshotz The third round of QRTS for 2015 headed to the South Burnett for what we anticipated would be one of the toughest rounds of the year. As it transpired, the parcours were brutal and the racing far harder then even we had […]
Words – Nathan White Photography – Jacqueline Bailey (Wonderbox Photography) Come and ride in the NRS Battle on the Border they said. Should be fun. Well, it was, and a whole lot more… We got a call up last minute for the 5 stage NRS Battle on the Border tour […]
Photography Jacqueline Bailey and Niels Juel Words Nathan White Round 2 of the Queensland Road Team Series at the Scenic Rim was a new event for C9 Intebuild Racing on a course not previously ridden by our cohort of riders. The less ‘lumpy’ day 1 course was abandoned after […]