Question: My Achilles tendon gets aggravated, apparently by my pedaling style. If I pedal with my heel just slightly lower than normal on the power part of the stroke, it doesn’t hurt. Can you suggest how to keep my heel at this “ideal” pain-free level? — Jim L. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: I suppose you could use…
Question: I changed from a 42-cm-wide alloy handlebar to a 44-cm-wide carbon bar. I have a relatively long reach, 36-inch arms and a 46-inch chest. I wanted to open my chest a bit with a wider bar for better breathing. Yesterday, I did a 50-miler. For the last 20, I was in agony. My hands were…
Question: I just paid for a pro bike fit at the local shop. They raised my saddle 1.5 inches. Now my knees feel better but my butt hurts. It’s chafed and my crotch is sore. What should I do? — Sal M. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Raising a saddle nearly 4 cm is too much…
Question: I’m new to road riding after years of BMX racing and mountain biking. I get pain in my knee when I ride long and hard. It’s the patella that hurts, not the tendon. What’s the cause? — David C.
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