Originally Posted by
bored117
Since you seem to be looking at all the right venue, I will just throw in few more perspective.
1) It could be that your body is overcompensating for issue on your left side...
2) What kind of pedal system are you using? Try platform for short? Compared to using clipless, this will get rid of any potential issues you might have with foot angle, cleat position, etc. Also, it's definitely something cheap (or even free) to try out. Maybe using your most comfortable tennis shoes with platform to see if it changes dynamics. (could be partial solution to #1 too)
Interesting, that could be true with the left side, not sure what to do about that but it's a good possible "out of the box" thought. Regarding the platforms, that's also a good idea and why I don't think it's a bike fit issue, at least at this point. Over winter and while on travel I rode a few different exercise bikes, some recumbent and some not. The pain was still there. As mentioned previously my right foot tends out a little, when I keep it that way on an exercise bike the pain tends to be a little less, or onset a little later, but it's still present.
Getting a cortisone shot directly in the knee joint should have helped if it were anything around the meniscus or that area. That leads me to believe it really is a soft tissue issue on the side or back of the knee or a biomechanical issue.