Thank you everybody for the input.
Originally Posted by
Jay D
I would suggest really focusing on the gears that you're using and when in doubt, use a lower gear that you would normally use in a particular situation.
I know the rout very well since I've rode it for more than a year on a faster bike. Maybe I unconsciously try to keep up to the same speed.
Originally Posted by
Proofide
Have you just started cycling altogether on this bike, or did you ride another type before with no knee pain? <snip> Generally, you'd expect to suffer fewer aches and pains riding an "Omafiets" than a more modern bike, because the posture is so natural and relaxed.
I normally ride a 3x8 speed, 16 kg city bike, without knee pain. The relaxed posture was partly the reason I'd try this bike. My shoulders/neck don't get stiff and my palms don't get numb, but if I have to chose, I'd rather have those minor problems instead of aching knees. I got Schlatter's syndrome as a teenager (I'm 40+ now) and I'm scared to death of getting long lasting problems.
Originally Posted by
Artkansas
There are quite a few threads on knee pain on bike forums. <snip> Is your ride hilly? I began a hilly commute and the answer for me was to wear elastic knee supporters till my legs became stronger.
I'll do a search. The ride is 2 x 16 km, not very hilly. I get no pain with my other bike so I don't think it's a muscle problem, unless I'm stressing other muscles now. I'm using neoprene knee support/warmer during the winter. Maybe it is time to put them on.
Originally Posted by
Metzinger
I am confident that the problem is the saddle position in relation to the cranks. The seat tube is very laid back. You're not really over the pedals, but mashing at them from behind. <snip> Try getting that seat as far forward as you can.
Metzinger might have a point here. In fact, I have moved the saddle as far
behind as I could. The reason is I'm not totally used to the upright posture. I was flexing my arms in order to lean forward (must have looked silly). I tried to lower the handlebar, even flipped it up-side-down (looked
really silly), but it felt like I would trip over. So I moved to the saddle to the rear in order to achieve a slightly less uppright posture.
I'll try to move the saddle forward, possibly with combination of another handlebar. If I can't get to work, I have to realize a granny bike might not be for me.
Originally Posted by
jimlamb
Love that bike! Do they ship to the U.S.?
Only to Europe, it seems:
http://www.pilencykel.se/site/en/aterforsaljare-int
Originally Posted by
melkman
when pedaling regular, make sure your knee is over the middle of the pedal.
In what position? With the leg stretched out?