Knee pain.

[Bristol Dave]

My bike is off the road at the moment so I'm using a borrowed bike that is too small for me. I'm getting aches and pains in my knees. I'm tempted to take some glucosamine and fish oil supplements that are supposed to help ease joint pain. Other than get a bigger bike does any one have any advice on joint care (no spliff jokes please )

BD

 

[I am Spartacus]

Desist with inappropriate geometry

 

[jimboalee]

Something doesn't compute.

If your own bike is off the road at the moment, surely the best course of action is to get it back on the road ASAP.

 

[Bristol Dave]

Cracked frame awaiting replacement under warranty.

BD

 

[montage]

chances are saddle height is too low...

Do not ride with the saddle too low.

 

[zacklaws]

Don't look for a cure, sort the cause out and if you cannot, don't ride it, it could lead to longer term problems.

 

[sheddy]

Just remove the saddle - no more knee pain

 

[Globalti]

You risk doing a lot of damage to your knees. Stop riding and enjoy the rest; you lose fitness at a third the rate you gain it so don't worry. And the rest will do you good.

 

[Twenty Inch]

You risk doing a lot of damage to your knees. Stop riding and enjoy the rest; you lose fitness at a third the rate you gain it so don't worry. And the rest will do you good.

Yes - go for a run or a walk with the missus instead. No point in carrying on with an ill-fitting borrowed bike.

 

[Bristol Dave]

Thanks for the input. I guess it's back to the pedestrian life for a while. The knee pain is getting worse and my dreams of a magic tablet will have to be put aside.

I think I'll have a browse of the small ads and see if I can find a better bike to keep as a spare.

BD