Bike position change-my saddle was way too high, and was a bad saddle- very unsupportive. Handlebar drop was far too much for my flexibility and core strength. i also needed varus wedges in both shoes. I now use 6 degrees on the left and 4.5 on the right. My right leg is also shorter by 1cm, so I have 3 mm of stack on the right side and an offset cleat.
I also needed to do a lot of stretching core stability work- especially working on hamstrings
I think I found your problem. You are riding Shimano. If you use Campagnolo, you would have no more pain on your knees, your wallet may be. Seriously, try longer cranks.
That knee is definitely coming in suddenly at the top. If your foot is not naturally straight, it could be caused by forcing it to be so. Try using a pedal with more float so your foot can take a more natural position.
I've had the sane problem in the same leg with the same pain.....after two months of research i found that i could correct my right leg;s alignment with specialized's orthotics for forefoot varus and/or le monde le wedge.You may have forefoot varus in the right foot.Best of luck!!
i have the same problem, in the same knee. i have lowered my saddle and started dropping my heel - it looks like you might want to try to do the same. Also, builing the mscles on the inside of the thigh can help the knee stay straight ansd aligned over your pedal, and prevent the knee cap tracking incorrecly and rubbing. Try leg extensions with your feet at 10 and 2 o'clock. hope this helps - injury is hell.
This was me 4 years ago- I'm all fixed now
Bike position change-my saddle was way too high, and was a bad saddle- very unsupportive. Handlebar drop was far too much for my flexibility and core strength. i also needed varus wedges in both shoes. I now use 6 degrees on the left and 4.5 on the right. My right leg is also shorter by 1cm, so I have 3 mm of stack on the right side and an offset cleat.
I also needed to do a lot of stretching core stability work- especially working on hamstrings
sandmonstersandy 1 month ago
I think I found your problem. You are riding Shimano. If you use Campagnolo, you would have no more pain on your knees, your wallet may be. Seriously, try longer cranks.
a0199755 1 month ago
@rophowells I've heard excessive heal-dropping in the pedal stroke can put stress on the achilles.
grayy 1 year ago
That knee is definitely coming in suddenly at the top. If your foot is not naturally straight, it could be caused by forcing it to be so. Try using a pedal with more float so your foot can take a more natural position.
aaronfromhastings 1 year ago
i have a similar condition, what's the cure?
josephtsui1994 1 year ago
looks dodgy as hell! XD
marcofking 1 year ago
pain there is a classic sign of pointing your toes too much
andyr798ken 1 year ago
I've had the sane problem in the same leg with the same pain.....after two months of research i found that i could correct my right leg;s alignment with specialized's orthotics for forefoot varus and/or le monde le wedge.You may have forefoot varus in the right foot.Best of luck!!
DDGTRST 2 years ago
yeh, it looks like your left knee is moving in towards the top tube a bit whereas your right one is dropping straight.
rophowells 2 years ago
i have the same problem, in the same knee. i have lowered my saddle and started dropping my heel - it looks like you might want to try to do the same. Also, builing the mscles on the inside of the thigh can help the knee stay straight ansd aligned over your pedal, and prevent the knee cap tracking incorrecly and rubbing. Try leg extensions with your feet at 10 and 2 o'clock. hope this helps - injury is hell.
rophowells 2 years ago