knees knocking against top tube - solution?
04-22-11, 03:21 PM
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knees knocking against top tube - solution?
hi,
Id appreciate some advice on tis problem. I recently purchased an old racing bike but because of over-pronation, or whatever, my natural riding position bring my knees into contact with the top tube. I measured the distance between the pedals and frame and it is shorter by a few centimetres than on my MTB and commuting bike. Are there any changes I can make to the bike set up to counter this problem?
thanks
Chris
Id appreciate some advice on tis problem. I recently purchased an old racing bike but because of over-pronation, or whatever, my natural riding position bring my knees into contact with the top tube. I measured the distance between the pedals and frame and it is shorter by a few centimetres than on my MTB and commuting bike. Are there any changes I can make to the bike set up to counter this problem?
thanks
Chris
04-22-11, 03:39 PM
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Shims or insoles. Check out for pronation + cycling in the web or even here in the forums.
BTW the internal part of the foot hurts after a while riding?
BTW the internal part of the foot hurts after a while riding?
04-22-11, 03:46 PM
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Do you wear cleats? Adjust them to angle your knees further out.
04-22-11, 03:53 PM
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There is a product called Kneesavers, that would help with the leg/top tube contact.
