be nice to your knees

[allabouteva]

I agree wholeheartedly.

My friend is a MTB mad physiotherapist, and he helped me a lot with setting up my bike. Both my knees used to hurt like crazy. So my friend helped me set up my bike, and even the position of your cleats make a huge difference.

My knees don't hurt at all now.

But I know how you feel! It's been raining heaps here, and biking opportunities have been limited. And it's SO frustrating!!!

[mary9761]

I know how frustrating it can be to have patience to let something heal without wanting to push the situation. Try to hang in there and let that knee heal then double check your seat position etc to see if you don't possibly need an adjustment.
Good luck
Mary

[RoadRaven]

like the others say - most likely a set-up issue...

Check how far forward/back your seat is... what angle is the nose... is your seat height right... check the handlebars... check the reach for your arms to the handle bars... but most likely it will be the pedals... make sure the angles are positioned correctly for you...

Any changes to any of the above should be done in small increments, and pref only one at a time...

Good luck, once its right for you it will feel like a new bike

[bikerchick68]

OK... I'm confused... from what Canuck said she fell on rock... is that what caused the injury? If so, it may NOT be setup... if the knee is hurting for no apparent reason, then I'd say get a fit done... but if ya fell on it, and have had it checked, you may just need to be patient... knees aren't made for slamming into rocks... sorry... I know it's gotta be a bummer!

[Bike Goddess]

CrazyC- I have a little tool I carry with me for small adjustments on my bike. It has various sizes of allen wrenches on it which are great.

If you have this tool (you can get it at your LBS)you can adjust the seat height yourself. Have someone at the LBS show you. I will often play with my seat height when I'm out on a ride. You'll discover right away if that's where the problem is. Just be sure you get the adjustment tight! You can also tape where the seat was so you have a benchmark.

The other suggestions about positioning your seat will also help.

Another area for adjustment is your handlebars/stem. I'd go to the LBS for that one. It's amazing what a small adjustment will do for you, trust me!