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Postby newblah » Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:26 am
A few weeks ago I switched to clipless pedals (SPD SL), 9% float cleats and shoes but can't stop my knees from hurting. I have adjusted my seat height as I have determined it was too low and have adjusted my cleats so my toes will now point inwards instead of straight as this seems to be the direction my feet naturally point. I have now used the clipless shoes approx 10 times the last 8 weeks, and although it hurts a lot less now my knee muscles are quite sore and stiff at the end of a long ride.
I am planning on getting myself properly adjusted at my LBS, does anyone have any feedback or ideas as to why only using cleats I would be getting these knee pains? does it come down to purely the alignment of the cleat. Given that I've never had knee problems before and it has only started once I've switched to cleats is this somethng everyone runs into? or am I alone.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby KGB » Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:32 am
Did you pay attention to the natural position if your feet while using runners? That's the position I'd start with if possible.
Float should only be necessary if your feet move naturally through the pedal stroke (should be able to tell this with runners on) OR the float can compensate for cleats that aren't lined up properly (obviously not the best situation).
Mimicking your runner position would be the first thing I'd try, pay attention to fore/aft in relation to the axle, lateral position as well as angle.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby KGB » Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:34 am
The rest still stands, tell us about your position compared to the runners and how you went about setting up the cleats.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby rkelsen » Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:54 am
Yes, cleat alignment is very important.newblah wrote:does it come down to purely the alignment of the cleat.
This is a pretty good article about it:
http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bik ... -position/
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby Squigs » Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:58 am
One of the guys that I know was getting sore knees because the Specialized shoes he had were making his knees point outwards more than they should. If you have a pair of orthotic soles in your shoes they could be doing the same thing as well.
Also if your knees are twisting when you pedal something is setup wrong. The parts that are supposed to twist are your hips and your ankles NOT your knees.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby marinmomma » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:06 am
I switched to the blue Shimano cleats after using the 9deg ones my knees appreciate the lesser float, I also find them to be easier to clip in and out.
Good luck sorting it out.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby Nobody » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:45 am
A way to compare to your old setup is to get a feel for what your old setup was by reinstalling it, then quickly swapping back to the new setup and compare.
I find I can compare reasonably well by placing a foot a the bottom of stroke, then with the foot in the same position, straighten my leg and lift my backside off the saddle and compare at what point, by moving back, it touches the saddle. If my backside touches the saddle further back on the saddle than previously, the saddle must be effectively lower. If you keep comparing, eventually you should get a feel for it. I find this works better than comparing numbers as shoe sole thickness, shorts thickness, pedal thickness, saddle padding sag etc come into play with different setups. Especially when comparing different bikes.
Edit: Grammar.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby rustychisel » Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:58 am
Nobody wrote:Don't discount a change in effective saddle height and therefore knee bend.
A way to compare to your old setup is to get a feel for what your old setup was by reinstalling it, then quickly swapping back to the new setup and compare.
I find I can compare reasonably well by placing a foot a the bottom of stroke, then with the foot in the same position, straighten my leg and lift my backside off the saddle and compare at what point, by moving back, it touches the saddle. If my backside touches the saddle further back on the saddle than previously, the saddle must be effectively lower. If you keep comparing and you eventually you should get a feel for it. I find this works better than comparing numbers as shoe sole thickness, shorts thickness, pedal thickness, saddle padding sag etc come into play with different setups. Especially when comparing different bikes.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby clackers » Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:29 am
Front or back, Newblah?newblah wrote: but can't stop my knees from hurting.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby KGB » Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:47 am
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby newblah » Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:07 pm
I got prices from my LBS (Bikeforce Success) who quoted $70 for a basic fit, including looking at my cleats and also Rick from Churchill cycles who quoted $150, after looking at some other threads he seems to be one of the wiser men on the topic.
I might switch back to just using runners again until my knees feel 100% again and then go see someone to get the fitment done, I'm just scared that even if I get myself 100% fitted at the moment I might still just not be feeling good from the previous medial knee pain that hasn't quite cleared up yet. Given my LBS have been really good so far I might just go and see them first in the hope that I've just done something obviously wrong.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby rodneycc » Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:25 pm
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby clackers » Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:43 pm
I think the fitting will reveal some things not right about your current setup. They may have been masked to some extent by the flexibility of your soft soles or knees not right over the pedal axis, but the cost has been inefficient pedalling.newblah wrote: and then go see someone to get the fitment done
Your new shoes have a much more rigid base by comparison, and your foot position is now consistent.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby newblah » Thu Jan 23, 2014 6:08 pm
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby hudnut » Thu Jan 23, 2014 6:52 pm
I wonder if there is a difference in forefoot varus or arch support.
When I changed cycling shoes recently I had medial knee pain until I got some specialized arch supports.
I was also a bit tight in the ITB, causing some more toe out than usual, making the excessive forefoot pronation cause even more medial knee pressure.
Something to think about....
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby Dr_Mutley » Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:00 pm
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby g-boaf » Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:40 pm
Foam rollers work well on the ITB.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby casual_cyclist » Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:08 pm
You are not alone. I cycled using only sneakers and had no problems. I switched to cleats and got borderline strees fractures in both shins. Mine was because I'm knock kneed. I need a proper bike set up with wedges. It all got to hard for me and I switched back to sneakers and have had no problem since. With a proper set up, cleats should work for most people though.newblah wrote:it has only started once I've switched to cleats is this somethng everyone runs into? or am I alone.
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
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Re: Cycled 5,000km last year on a roadie using runners, just
Postby trailgumby » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:49 pm
Oh, and being double sided, there's much less of playing blind man's bluff with your pedal while trying to accelerate away from the lights with a bus sitting on your back wheel.
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