Frustrated (ITBS)-long

[jobob]

1. Make sure your toes aren't pointed in, in your pedals.

Earlier this year I started developing a bit of discomfort (I wouldn't call it pain, really - maybe sort of a "pre-pain" ?? ) on the outside of one knee along the IT band. I would generally notice it on rides longer than, say, 40 miles.

I changed the angle of the cleat on that shoe ever-so-slightly so that foot pointed outward a tiny bit more.

It was a very small change, but it seemed to do the trick.

Edited to add: Now, bear in mind this may have worked for me since I have a tendency to ride slightly pigeon-toed. What I'm saying it that what worked for me (for the way my feet and legs are naturally aligned) might not work for you. You may just have to experiment a little. If you do may changes, make them gradual.

You might want to have someone who knows of these things check your foot position relative to the pedals and your natural foot/leg position.