Quote Originally Posted by Onix View Post
2. As for perfectly aligned pedals/cleats...do you have any advice on this? I use light action speed plays. (My first, and only cleats/clip pedals). They are free floating. However, sometimes I wish the position could move further back on my foot (they're as far back as they go)...but...I'm not really sure where they are supposed to be. It seems to all be guess work? Any positions you have found particularly helpful for knee pain?
My LBS does a separate cleat fitting session for $50. It made a HUGE difference in my hip/knee/ITB issues.

He also noticed that I rock my hips a lot when I ride, despite having the right saddle height. Go figure.
Same here--though it's only my bad hip. My fitter suggested getting on the trainer and focusing on a smooth full stroke to counteract my natural tendency to mash. I've tried to think about this on some road rides, but I can't concentrate on smooth strokes and the road at the same time without being a road hazard .