Originally Posted by auk
The gear you are turning is having a nice vacation on the legs and body. Huge initial strain and only time will give it back.
thats a great way of saying no pain no gain, that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger...all that jazz...
your legs will get stronger as will the rest of your body and the pain will go away in time...
tough it out....or lose some of that front chainring...
whichever....just don't quit riding.......