Bike Fit Fixes
- By Aaron Hersh
- Published Aug 16, 2012
- Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 11:31 AM UTC
Pain behind the knee
The cause: Riding in clipless pedals “pulls the [knee] joint apart” on the upswing portion of a pedal stroke, says Running Away Multisport fitter Anne Barnes. If the saddle is too high, this stress becomes greater and “the knee is what’s going to complain first.”
The fix: Get a good bike fit right away to prevent knee problems by nailing your ideal seat height. If the back or center of the knee hurts, the saddle may be too high.
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FILED UNDER: Bike / Gear & Tech TAGS: bike fit
Aaron Hersh
Aaron Hersh is the Senior Tech Editor of Triathlete magazine. To submit a question, write Aaron at Ahersh@competitorgroup.com.