Quote Originally Posted by fatbottomedgurl
Thanks girls. I do adjust my seat- on my climbs I have her up just like a roadie for good leg extension. And I drop it for the downhills. We do use our whole body more and I'm sure that's part of it. I am thinking that getting off this hard tail and onto a full-sus bike will help to take some of the stress.
It did for me anyway. And once I got on a FS rig that was dialed in right for my body type the knee pain vanished I hope you can find a bike shop that can help you with the whole package. I know there is a woman in Orange County that is an expert at fitting ladies to the right bike geometry. I know that knee pain is really frustrating when all you want to do is get out there and ride!

Best of luck to you,
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