rob39
Reged: 26/03/2008
Posts: 4
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Hi all
after being a roadie for years thought I would try MTB, got myself a hard tail and have just been to Kirroughtree and had a blast on the blue trail, but my knees are sore now. Is this just because of the different style of riding and is there anything I can do to help in future ie knee supports. I am the wrong side of 30 and have had sore knees in the past but medicals have proved there is no issues physically.
ROB
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slowhand
Reged: 11/12/2006
Posts: 882
Loc: Leeds, West Yorkshire
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It'll be because you use your legs as suspension when riding MTBs, especially when descending. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. I used to ride mountain bikes for years when I lived in Israel, and it's great fun. Shame I can't convince Mrs Slowhand to let me buy a MTB. She says one bike is enough.
A well, I guess I'll just have to wait until I win the lottery!
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bfergie
Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 3653
Loc: Sticks ,Scotlandshire
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Hi Rob39, the blue trail is quite easy but have you put your seat high enough, I know a lot of MTB use requires the seat to be low but on non technical routes set it like a road bike, you could also be using your knees as shock absorbers which is new to them. The final thing is gear chioce, on the Mtb you have to be lightning fast getting the right gear otherwise you can find yourself grinding up a hill in the wrong cog. If you're local try the Glentrool big country run, it's about 36miles but all on forest roads so gradient changes a bit slower with some nice climbs around Loch Dee and Black Loch. I am mainly a road cyclist but do that route to strengthen legs. If your around the Newton Stewart area give me a shout and I will go round the big country route with you. Small adjustments to the bike and practice should fix you.
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hubbub
Reged: 22/10/2007
Posts: 813
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And of course the eternal nuisance, have you set up your cleats properly? If the foot's at the wrong angle the knee will let you know about it.
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