Shimano Spd Cycling
March 15th, 2011
Im having problems with knee pain when im cycling?
When i’ve been out on my road bike for long rides (50+ miles) i get a very specific pain on the inside of my left knee cap. im using shimano spd pedals and cleats how can i eliminate this?
Changing your pedals is one option and seems to be the most popular among cyclists; however, one thing to consider is that the issue may be deeper. It may not be lack of pedal float but a muscle tightness issue. Although issues may appear to be in the knee, more often than not they appear because muscles are tight and do not allow proper motion. I hate to pin your issue on one thing, (so take it for what it’s worth…an answer on the internet) but what is sounds like is you’ve got issues stemming from your gluteus (medius, minimus, and maybe maximus) muscles. I would guess those muscles aren’t allowing the femur proper movement in the socket. Because the femur isn’t allowed proper movement, a small amount of that movement is transferred onto the knee (either medial or lateral knee drift, not sure which in your case). The soreness comes from the knee trying to move in a way it’s not made to move. Shimano makes an excellent product and although they don’t quite have the float that a Speedplay pedal does, save yourself some money and get to the root of the problem which is muscular. You could see a physical therapist but I’m guessing you’ll be able to find some very effective stretches online. Look specifically at IT band stretches (even though you have no IT band issues), one quadricep stretch, the figure four stretch, and some at-home exercises to strengthen specifically the gluteus medius. They will be simple exercises that you lay on your side and do…no weight room necessary. And please remember – 65 degrees or below wear knee warmers.
Wellgo road SPD-SL to SPD converter. Use your road shoes at the spinning class
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