Knee pains

[Matthew_T]

Matthew - may be worth seeing the podiatrist again? And checking the set up of the bike (don't you have a new one?)

I do have a new one and it happens on that as well. I am thinking that it is the change of bike which has started it as I have two different positions. I am currently looking into getting a shorter stem for my commuter as I am stretching too far for the handlebars.
I do need to get myself booked back in with a Podiatrist as it has been a while since I have had my feet checked.

 

[fossyant]

I have two different positions. I am currently looking into getting a shorter stem for my commuter as I am stretching too far for the handlebars.
I do need to get myself booked back in with a Podiatrist as it has been a while since I have had my feet checked.

No, two different positions are a no-no ! Get that fixed fast, but don't go making too many adjustments too fast. Get the plumb line and tape measure out on both bikes. They should be as close as possible to the same position. I've got that sorted between 4 bikes. You are asking for a world of trouble.

And, yes certainly see the podiatrist - you are at college so there should be no charge ! They may even be able to sort out some additional 'inserts', so take your cycling shoes as well.

 

[Lee_M]

Having orthotics in your cycle shoes is nothing to do with how stiff they are.

If they dont support your feet in the proper position it doesnt matter how stiff they are

I have stiff CF based shoes but still have corrective inserts as I over pronate, and a stiff shoe doesnt help that, I also have wedges under my cleats to turn my knees slightly as my knees were going in figure 8's rather than just up and down. they made a huge difference.

Maybe a proper bike fit would be in order?

 

[Ningishzidda]

How many different bike set-ups are allowable?
First, roadrace bike. Second, tourer, Third TT bike. Fourth Shopping bike. Fifth MTB.

 

[thefollen]

Depends where in the knee the pain is. When experimenting with seat height I messed up the IT band on a long ride once. For that the pain was to the outside parallel with the top of the kneecap. Took a few deep tissue sessions with a sports therapist to break down those adhesions. Now even without injury I pop in every now and again for them to give the bands a good working over! Foam rollers are good also for keeping it loose.

Sure if you see the specialist they'll sort you out. If it is the IT band I have a few tips :-)

 

[brodiej]

Depends where in the knee the pain is. When experimenting with seat height I messed up the IT band on a long ride once. For that the pain was to the outside parallel with the top of the kneecap. Took a few deep tissue sessions with a sports therapist to break down those adhesions. Now even without injury I pop in every now and again for them to give the bands a good working over! Foam rollers are good also for keeping it loose.

Sure if you see the specialist they'll sort you out. If it is the IT band I have a few tips :-)

I agree - I had ITBS.

It got better with proper running shoes (I was running a lot at the time) and adjusting saddle position.

Foam roller helped, but it went when I adjusted my biomechanics