Cycling knee pain is most often caused by saddle position (too low = anterior knee pain at the front; too high or too far back = posterior pain behind the knee), incorrect cleat alignment (toe-in/toe-out aggravates IT band), or sudden increases in mileage or hill work. The fastest fix: drop your saddle 5 mm if … Read more
Setting the proper bike seat height is essential for performance, comfort, and injury prevention.
As a bike fitter, it’s one of the most important measurements we focus on and influences many other elements of the fit, such as reach.
If you have your saddle in the wrong place, it can play havoc on your knees. You’ll also be making your legs work harder than they need to with an inefficient pedal stroke.
Some people are more prone to sports injuries, while others will very rarely experience any at all. If you belong to the latter group, it’s possible that you hardly ever worry about how to avoid injury. However, if you don’t take the necessary precautions or know how to deal with pain when it occurs, you … Read more