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From: smk@wxlvax.UUCP (Simon Kao)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Tips for folks with sore knees
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Date: Tue, 21-Aug-84 09:32:15 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 21 09:32:15 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 24-Aug-84 04:49:47 EDT
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I have to disagree with some of Mr Anderson's solutions
for people prone to sore knees:

1. It is quite unwise to cycle with your toes pointed any way
   but the way they normally point. For instance, if your toes
   normally point slightly outwards, cycling with them forced
   inwards really puts the strain on your knee. Which makes 
   them sore.

2. Toe clips. The only size you should get is the size that
   places the ball of your foot over the pedal spindle. Actually,
   there is room for variation, but only towards the long side.
   If the clip is so short that the ball of your foot does not 
   reach the spindle, you are only making it much more difficult
   to cycle efficiently.

3. I do agree with spinning at high cadences. At least 70rpm,
   which to prevent sore knees is a bit on the slow side. And,
   a doctor's advice is always a good idea if the pain persists.