Wow, its nice? to know others out there have the same problem. Mine really starts hurting badly by the time I ridden around 35. Since I'm dealing with PF right now, which doesn't bother my biking but is what took me off the roads running,I was sooo pissed about the neuroma problem! I have learned to love the biking but it takes so long to get a decent workout. However, spinning definitely keep me sane. Since I'm only working 20 hour weeks right now, I can go for longer rides ...over 35. I wish the neuroma only caused numbness but it becomes so painful! I am considering the surgery...we'll see. My PT also says that most folks get the neuroma in the first place because of pronation problems...I'd have to agree with that. My left foot pronates badly. I did have a casting for new orthotics. My old ones don't seem to address the forefoot issue very well. I am having my bike shoes worked on. I will probably go clipless soon. Thanks for any and all advice about that. Large platform, definitely.