Spin Class No No's

[bounceswoosh]

I did spin classes for a while at the Y, but stopped. My knees didn't like it; never figured out it if it was the resistance from the wheel, or maybe the angle at which the pedals forced me to clip in.

It does seem like a neat way to work on aerobics over the winter, but now I've discovered indoor soccer, and I find that a lot more fun (no offense to anyone who likes spinning =))

I did kind of like having spin classes that were somewhat tied to a musical selection, but then half the songs I'd be like "this is a dumb song. I could choose such a better set ..."

[Zeek]

Monique you may have been set up on the bike incorrectly. A correct set up makes a world of difference.

[bounceswoosh]

I'm sure that's true, since I set it up myself ...

[Julibird]

I did spin classes for a while at the Y, but stopped. My knees didn't like it; never figured out it if it was the resistance from the wheel, or maybe the angle at which the pedals forced me to clip in.

Other than bike setup, as Zeek suggested, another possible problem I've experienced is when old bikes have crank arms that are warped. Yes, it can and does happen! Those suckers hurt my knees!

Switching to a cleat with a little more float helped too (the shiny SPD - not the one directional kind).