Originally Posted by moe sizlack
If you don't ride your bicycle like an idiot, you knees won't hurt.
Take the time to slow down in appropriate areas, be aware of your surroundings, and you'll be fine.
Unless you ride much harder or farther then normal without proper time to build up muscles how you ride should not cause pain.
What you ride can. That means gearing, fit, and yes the presence or absence of brakes.
