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Knee Pain and Biking
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 2008-05-13 3:13 PM |
Expert  932    Madison |  Subject: Knee Pain and BikingI went for a decent (for me!) bike ride yesterday and am now experencing knee pain - it is my left knee and at the top and front. It hurt today when I ran a bit and also when going up or down stairs. I did not have my road bike professionally fit and I was doing some good hills - is this a normal part of training or should I be adjusting my bike in some way? Thanks for any help or advice. |
| 2008-05-13 3:22 PM in reply to: #1400177 |
Bob 2194 Binghamton, NY | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking Generally, I mean very generally, if you feel pain in the front of your knee on the bike it is from the seat being too low. If you feel pain in the back of your knee, your seat is too high. When you say "top" of the knee, if you mean quads that could be from doing hills. If you see your knee bent more than a slight flex when your foot is at the 6:00 position, try to raise the seat just a little. Edited by rstocks3 2008-05-13 3:29 PM |
| 2008-05-13 3:25 PM in reply to: #1400177 |
| Folsom, CA (Sacramento Area) | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking i agree with the post above, my seat slided down about 1/4 inch and my knee started hurting and it did not go away for a while.. Check your seat if your pain is in the front below you knee cap |
| 2008-05-13 4:49 PM in reply to: #1400177 |
| Member 23 | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking I agree. Only been doing this bike thing a couple of months and lately noticed some pain in my knee as well. I raised my seat up a little bit before yesterdays ride and it seemed to help. |
| 2008-05-13 6:35 PM in reply to: #1400177 |
Expert 932 Madison | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking Thanks so much - I will try to raise the seat tomorrow for my next ride and see if it helps. I am trying to go a bit faster - I'm pretty slow right now and my first Tri is on June 1st......  |
| 2008-05-13 7:02 PM in reply to: #1400177 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking I'll go another way ..... are you riding clipless pedals?? Your cleat position could be wrong. |
| 2008-05-13 8:16 PM in reply to: #1400177 |
Expert 932 Madison | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking I do not use cleats - so tennis shoes with the toe clips, but my toe clips are loose. I'm a beginner and have heard too many stories of people falling over at stoplights.... |
| 2008-05-13 8:35 PM in reply to: #1400177 |
Extreme Veteran 580 Kansas City, MO | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking First - toe clips are bad, m'kay? I have the tungsten/titanium rod in my right leg to prove it..... Second, if you're going to keep the bike, and ride it at all, especially to train on, see if you can get a fit from your LBS. You don't always have to spend $100 or more for a professional fit (but they're typically worth it if you do), just go the the bike shop you'll frequent and ask for some help. If they're helpful, maybe it's time for a new water bottle, chain lube or some gels in return. |
| 2008-05-13 8:55 PM in reply to: #1400905 |
Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking ColdRingo6 - 2008-05-13 8:35 PM ... Second, if you're going to keep the bike, and ride it at all, especially to train on, see if you can get a fit from your LBS. You don't always have to spend $100 or more for a professional fit (but they're typically worth it if you do), just go the the bike shop you'll frequent and ask for some help. If they're helpful, maybe it's time for a new water bottle, chain lube or some gels in return. Ditto. |
| 2008-05-13 11:46 PM in reply to: #1400177 |
| Regular 75 | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking I would definitely get a professional bike fit. Due to an ill fitted bike I almost permanently wrecked my leg. Eventually I could barely stand up and couldn't ride for many many months. If the pain persists, I would see a sports therapist. Also, you might consider your cadence and riding style. Generally a higher cadence with an easier gear is healthier for the knees then pulling a really hard gear with slow cadence. This goes for climbs and flats. I generally spin at 100-110 rpm on flats and 75-90 rpm on climbs depending on the difficulty. If you do a lot of climbing you might consider getting at triple if you don't already have one. Don't be too proud to use a triple when your knees are at stake. Marc |
| 2008-05-13 11:59 PM in reply to: #1400177 |
Champion 5117 Brandon, MS | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking If you like riding, go clipless and get fit. It doesn't hurt anything besides the ego when you spill while stopping, and fit is EVERYTHING. Once of those pricey fits is worth the cost, but not necessary. I had a great rider on a team around my parts watch me ride around and tell me some things to tweak. It's been great ever since. |
| 2008-05-14 7:46 AM in reply to: #1400177 |
| Regular 75 | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking If a rider suspects they have any bio-mechanical challenges related to their body or experience pain, a professional fit is instrumental. You might find, for example, that one of your legs is shorter then the other (common) and compensation is needed. Marc |
| 2008-05-14 8:12 AM in reply to: #1400177 |
Bob 2194 Binghamton, NY | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking If it were me. The first thing I would do is to try raising your seat a bit, you may be pleasantly surprised at the results. I agree with the clip less pedals, I have fallen just as easy with the "rat traps" but the added power you get with the clip less is very noticeable. As far as a fit goes. Most of the bike shops I have been to will look at you on a trainer and make minor adjustments at no charge or for a very nominal fee ($20 or $30). It's not a FIST fitting but if the guy has any experience as a racer it will probably be fine. The guy who fit me on my bike was a TT racer and didn't charge me anything for the 20 min he spent with me. Good luck and I hope raising your seat is all it takes! |
| 2008-05-14 8:22 AM in reply to: #1401188 |
| Modesto, California | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking mcdelroy - 2008-05-13 9:46 PM I would definitely get a professional bike fit. Due to an ill fitted bike I almost permanently wrecked my leg. Eventually I could barely stand up and couldn't ride for many many months. If the pain persists, I would see a sports therapist. Also, you might consider your cadence and riding style. Generally a higher cadence with an easier gear is healthier for the knees then pulling a really hard gear with slow cadence. This goes for climbs and flats. I generally spin at 100-110 rpm on flats and 75-90 rpm on climbs depending on the difficulty. If you do a lot of climbing you might consider getting at triple if you don't already have one. Don't be too proud to use a triple when your knees are at stake. Marc X2, the only person that can see how your knee is tracking is a bike fitter. The best advice is to seek a good bike fit and save yourself the frustration and agony, you will not only reduce injuries but will also make sure you are getting the most power . Last bike fit I did included spacers on pedals, proper cleat placement and shims ,complete seat position change. With all of the adjustments he checked my knee tracking with lasers and used the computrainer to check my performance. Best money I have spent yet. |
| 2008-05-14 8:24 AM in reply to: #1400177 |
Pro 4353 Wallingford, PA | Subject: RE: Knee Pain and Biking Trying to push too big a gear can also cause some knee pain, so if you're mashing, shift to an easier gear and try to "spin" more.... |
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