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What could cause knee pain? Top of the knee specifically (not the back or bottom). My commuting bike setup is very close to my racing bike, only big difference is I use spd's with mtb shoes. Instead of the usual flat route to work, I did a climbing route yesterday morning, and developed some knee pain. Top of the knee...

 

Any ideas?
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Read thro' Ride mag's last two issues about that kind of knee pain....they have an illustration altho' it's not referred to as "knee pain" per say. It might help....Thumbs%20Up

 

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I used to get that mostly on the MTB and more recently on my roadbike...

A few adjustments to the seat height etc...and the pain was gone!

 

Not sure if it's the same in your case Fatty, but it's worth a try?ConfusedWink
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doc would probably blame it on fattys unhealthy overweight - but I'm not a doctor and think nellie is right. play with your saddle adjustment, millimetres can bring improvement.

TheLegend2006-09-20 16:29:30

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I use to sleep on the big blade and developed.. a sore knee.. I try to maintain a high cadence now and "vuala" no sore knee my 5 cents worth

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Are your seat heights and setback exactly the same on both bikes ? (If not then make sure they are)

 

If not then you want to look at cleat position on the MTB shoes possibly ?

 

Something is likely to be different but it also occurred to me that your extra kms and the fairly dramatic increase may have played a part ?
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Dude, I have to agree........check your seat height as well as you cleat position.

 

If your cleat's aren't setup exactly as your race setup i.e. the angle and position in respect to the shoe. your kness are the first to take the pounding as they have to work now in a position that is not normal......

 

Hope it helps

 

Let us know
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The seat on the commuting bike shifted back (blame the dodgy parts)...adjusted it and now checking if the pain comes back. Never had a problem with the mtb shoes / spd's since I use it on my mountainbike and never suffered kneepain there.

 

Thanks for advice - I'll let you lot know how it goes...Thumbs%20Up
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This is a comon injury to cyclists.

 

Try lifting the seat about 0.5cm - 1cm.

 

Secondly is cycling your only sport. This is often caused by strong quads pulling the knee cap. A strength trianing programme will help. to balanceth strengths in the legs between quads and hamstrings.

 

Try a kniesiologist or chiropractor to see which are weaker muscles.

 

lastly or first try rotor cranks www.rotorbike.com  they eliminate most knee pains.
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