Originally Posted by
Doin Work son
Intertianinja, thanks for the input. I went by my LBS today and they checked out my fit. They said nothing seemed weird and I looked as if I fit well. Then, I went to another LBS that is unbiased, said the same thing. I think you may be on to something, as it is the same leg, and I have been off the bike for almost a month now with a sporadic ride here and there.
I sympathize with your situation. the thing about cycling is that little problems really do get amplified over time. a less than optimal fit + overtraining landed me with tendinitis all over my legs, six months off the bike, physical therapy, and an overall loss of fitness. I finally got cleared to get back on the bike, and learned that my shoes were too narrow, causing pain and numbness. that was another expense.
the pro fit is important. everyone recommends it, and you don't realize the benefit until you get one.