Originally Posted by
illdthedj
i too wonder about riding FG and knee recuperation....ive heard differing opinions.
im 28 and have had a series of knee injuries from playing soccer throughout my life, and about 6 months ago had anthroscopic surgery.
some people seem to think FG riding is great for getting the knees stronger and getting a smoother joint motion, but i have also heard FG is bad for the knees.
anyone with experience with both knee injuries and riding FG afterwards, i would like to hear your opinion.
PS sorry to hijack this thread, but it seems to be the direction the conversation is going.
I've had my right knee scoped twice (last time 7 years ago) and the left one once before that. I rode fixed gear many(most?) days since then until this year. I've re-injured my right knee and I find it very difficult to spin. The MRI suggests that my cartilage is just worn out. (soccer and ultimate frisbee) Knee replacement is looming. So I'm on a road bike until it sorts out. I'm 52.