Bike Forums - Thoughts on KOPS

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Originally Posted by Road Fan (Post 8324550)

What do you mean by load on your knees? I haven't seen fore/aft position affect how my knees feel. Up/down does affect them.

I ceratinly notice more effects on my knees the further back I adjust my saddle. I assume it's because you can get more force on the pedals because you can use your glutes more effectively. So for me it's a compromise; further back = more power but possible sore knees. Admittedly my knees are not in the best shape.

I guess this is why bike shops put newbs around the KOPS position - maybe not as much power but the guys isn't going to come back in pain a couple of weeks later.