Sore Knees ?

Freshfunkmeister
Freshfunkmeister Posts: 79
edited July 2010 in Training, fitness and health
Hi folks. Just wondering why i get sore knees after a long ride ( 4 hours plus ) ? The bits that are sore are the bits over the top of the knees. Basically, if i squat down and try to stand up again, it kind of hurts. Am i doing something wrong here ?
FCN 5 - Fuji Roubaix 2
FCN 11 - Giant Trance X3

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  • Cleat Eastwood
    Cleat Eastwood Posts: 7,508
    Your seats too low. Raise it and if its too high you'll feel pain at the back of your knee.

    If that doesnt work trying altering cleat position slightly.
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  • ut_och_cykla
    ut_och_cykla Posts: 1,594
    It might be a bike fit issue - but changing everything isnt always a good idea.
    Build up distance/time slowly over several months - allowing your knees, tendons & muscles to adapt. Also make sure you have gears that allow you to make progress without grinding along at a low (under 70?) cadence.

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