I also had improvement when I went from a triple crank (granny gear) to a compact double. Right IT Band issues only. I had a pro fit with both cranks. I swear by my foam roller! I found it would hurt after a few miles and then if I kept riding it would loosen up and not hurt any more. It also hurt worse on a bike trainer at the gym then on my bike.
Karen
2009 Cannondale Quick 4 Hybrid
2010 Periwinkle Trek Madone 4.7 WSD, Bontrager Affinity 2 WSD Saddle
2012 Co-Motion "Speedster" Tandem with Lady Selle Italia Saddle and thud-buster
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