Help a novice day :)

[Jamesh]

I have been cycling regularly for a few years but only ever to and from work. Recently I decided to try a ride out for pleasure and found that I could easily cover a decent route (100 k ish) and really enjoyed it. I also run regularly so I am not in fit. Since I have been riding for pleasure more regularly and have really enjoyed it but consider myself a complete novice.

https://www.strava.com/athletes/2934785?utm_source=top-nav

I have rebuilt by bike keeping the frame but swapping all the other parts mainly like for like with the odd upgrade and everything seems to work really well and I am very happy with it.

I recently bought a pair of bontrager shoes as my old pair were worn out which seemed to be where my problem started. During a ride after about an hour I get a slight pain in the outside of my right knee, I can continue to pedal for a number of hours after the pain starts and it is more irritating than anything. Once I stop and the day after the pain is worse and then two days after the pain is gone. I don't get any pain on short rides less than an hour and I don't get the pain running up to two hours. The area of the knee also swells slightly.

I have looked online and although I am convinced the problem is linked to the new shoes/bike setup I can't figure it out.

Any advice you have will be really appreciated as I am starting to make some progress and don't want to stop training for the sake of it

Thanks in advance!

James.

 

[vickster]

Sounds like the cleat position may be out assuming you are using cleats with the same degree of float

Or the shoes don't fit quite right? Perhaps try a specialized footbed

If it continues, see a bike fitter?

 

[stephec]

As vickster says, shoe/cleat/pedal set up.

Were you using the same pedals with your old shoes?

Your new shoes may have a different sole thickness compared to your old ones, this will effectively alter your saddle height.

 

[Jamesh]

Thanks for your replies!

Yes I am using the same cleats and pedals with no adjustments.

My question is how do I properly adjust them?

 

[cyberknight]

Have a look at ......
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/take-care-of-your-knees-part-2-17445/

 

[srw]

Have a look at ......
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/take-care-of-your-knees-part-2-17445/

Judging by the expression on his face he needs to something more fundamental than fiddle with his shoes. Perhaps remember that it's supposed to be fun?

 

[Jamesh]

Well so far so good thanks @cyberknight I adjusted my cleats following the link you sent and the problem seems to have gone, happy days!!