Originally Posted by
Rich Gibson
Could be lots of things, but a good professional fit couldn't hurt. I wouldn't automatically get a fit from the LBS 'because they do it.' Make sure you're comfortable they're good at it; check around. I'm 73 and went through two which were just fair until I found one gent who fits triathletes. I did have knee problems and he solved them. Cycling may take a bit to adjust to but these past two years (since re-starting after a 43 year hiatus) have been enjoyable and rewarding.
Rich
Thanks for the gearing info. Gearing should be fine for that.
Cadence is going to be important here too. If your cadence is 60-ish, probably going to have issues because you're putting a lot of pressure on feet, knees etc... For instance, I was having some issues with foot pain a few years ago when i noticed my average cadence had slipped down to ~75rpm. This after I switched rear cassettes on a bike I had. I pushed my cadence back up to the 85-90rpm I typically ride with and all the pain went away. That's a significant change in pressure on the joints and feet.
That all said, getting a quality bike fit is a good thing to do no matter what. It's worth the money spent.
J.