So, I don't think my knees have ever been perfect, but recently the joints have been painful the day after longish rides, or rides where I'm really getting from A to B as fast as possible (i.e. leaving Shibuya at 4:15 when i needed to be in Ikebukuro by 4:00). In the past, I've done much longer rides, day after day (touring) and if anything has hurt the next day its the muscles and the perineum. Since coming to Tokyo its been knees. uch:
Only thing I can think that's different is that now I'm riding singlespeed, I used to ride a 9 speed. Is it possible that the two are related? Perhaps pedalling at a fast cadence with low resistance aggravating my knees?
Or is it more likely to be a set up/size problem (saddle too low or something?)
Bear in mind I'm only 21, so I wouldn't really expect joint problems, even if my knees aren't perfect.
If anyone can give me any help or advice, or has experience with this, I would really appreciate it.
Only thing I can think that's different is that now I'm riding singlespeed, I used to ride a 9 speed. Is it possible that the two are related? Perhaps pedalling at a fast cadence with low resistance aggravating my knees?
Or is it more likely to be a set up/size problem (saddle too low or something?)
Bear in mind I'm only 21, so I wouldn't really expect joint problems, even if my knees aren't perfect.
If anyone can give me any help or advice, or has experience with this, I would really appreciate it.