SwissVan Posted October 16, 2014 Share I am experiencing front of knee pain. More in the left than right. Can this be related to any setup issues? It's hampering riding at the moment. I have to skip a day on my commute. Any advice will be appreciated. Big clue that (pain in both knee's)Indicates its not likely an injury related issue.Think back a bit, what has changed that could affect your set up, for example you might have made a slight adjustment to saddle position fore / aft position which has changed your seat height, or something that has effectively lowered your seat height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiralS Posted October 16, 2014 Share Ok thanks all. I will go for a proper bike fit. I don't try to mash at all. I try and keep as high cadence as I can. Will lift my saddle a bit as it's at the bottom front part of the knee. Appreciate all the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxter Posted October 16, 2014 Share Did you consider a knee replacement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiralS Posted October 16, 2014 Share No I havent thought about it. Can anyone recommend a good LBS for fitting in Northern Suburbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom1 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Have a chat with the guys from CWC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted October 16, 2014 Share Ok thanks all. I will go for a proper bike fit. I don't try to mash at all. I try and keep as high cadence as I can. Will lift my saddle a bit as it's at the bottom front part of the knee. Appreciate all the feedback. If you really need to ride before seeing a proper fitment specialist then I suggest you raise your saddle just a couple mm at a time and then give it a decent ride before going even higher. Because if you go too high then what happens is the front knee pain goes away, but the ITB will start up, and then you've got yourself a whole new set of issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoorts Posted October 16, 2014 Share Debbie does setups I had a similiar issue until i had my bike setup done. I used Debbie from Dynamic Bike Fit in Tokai to do the setup. It was really a pleasure dealing with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winstonian1984 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Big clue that (pain in both knee's)Indicates its not likely an injury related issue.Think back a bit, what has changed that could affect your set up, for example you might have made a slight adjustment to saddle position fore / aft position which has changed your seat height, or something that has effectively lowered your seat height?Had a similar problem to what the OP described, shifted saddle forward 5mm and my knee issues were no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mental Mamba Posted October 16, 2014 Share setup setup setup......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiralS Posted October 17, 2014 Share I raised the saddle a bit this morning and ended up with hamstrings and buttocks that start hurting. I then slowly started dropping it again till that went away. I am feeling a tingling sensation in my left knee so it might be that I have a injury that will have to be checked out. I will continue to tweak my setup until I get time to take it for a proper fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan physio Posted October 23, 2014 Share Hey Guys Several things to consider 1. Bike setup - People have already given good advice there. Saddle that is too high or too low will affect you badly. The Ergofit system is in my view the best.2. The location of pain is important - If you pain is Anterior (at the front), it is usually the Kneecap on the bone underneath, or the tendon that is the issue3. ITB does not cause anterior knee pain4. Cleat setup is VITAL - if your cleats aren't straight, you essentially alter the way the knee works with each peddle stroke.5. Strength is always a huge issue. You need a someone who is trained in sports injuries to assess your biomechanics to see where you have tightness/weakness/poor activation/compensation. Cyclist's are great at putting in big miles on the bike but very poor at rehabilitation. Good movement keeps you peddling for longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted October 23, 2014 Share Hey Guys Several things to consider 1. Bike setup - People have already given good advice there. Saddle that is too high or too low will affect you badly. The Ergofit system is in my view the best.2. The location of pain is important - If you pain is Anterior (at the front), it is usually the Kneecap on the bone underneath, or the tendon that is the issue3. ITB does not cause anterior knee pain4. Cleat setup is VITAL - if your cleats aren't straight, you essentially alter the way the knee works with each peddle stroke.5. Strength is always a huge issue. You need a someone who is trained in sports injuries to assess your biomechanics to see where you have tightness/weakness/poor activation/compensation. Cyclist's are great at putting in big miles on the bike but very poor at rehabilitation. Good movement keeps you peddling for longerHey Ryan nice postHope u dont mind me hijacking you a bit....In your opinion with reference to a healthy (no injuries) cyclist and runner (tri or duathlete), what muscle groups and exercises (legs) should exercise should they consider doing to try and balance oout potential imbalances caused by cycling and running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted October 23, 2014 Share Set-upFitmentThe best way - not just too avoid injury, but enhance performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanC Posted October 23, 2014 Share Also let them check your foot arches. I recently found out I have a pronated (left) foot. This caused that my left ankle will dip inwards when pedaling. This throws your whole alignment out! Got a high arch inner sole which sorted it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanC Posted October 23, 2014 Share Irma at Cyclefunatic, Durbanville.She does BGFits.. No I havent thought about it. Can anyone recommend a good LBS for fitting in Northern Suburbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan physio Posted April 20, 2015 Share Hey Ryan nice postHope u dont mind me hijacking you a bit....In your opinion with reference to a healthy (no injuries) cyclist and runner (tri or duathlete), what muscle groups and exercises (legs) should exercise should they consider doing to try and balance oout potential imbalances caused by cycling and running?Hey Swiss Shocking response time! I neglect the Hub a bit The short answer is 1. Good balance between quads and Hammys2. Good Power Vs Endurance Ration3. STRONG gluet medius!!! Most athletes have shocking gluet med strength. This is the "Core" muscles of the hip Regards Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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