Still Having Problems >.<

[Leedsboi86]

Hey everyone.

Still having problems with my exercise bike.
I have adjusted the seat into all the different settings and I'm still getting a pain in my knee's.
It's like a warm achey pain it gets worse aswell as I go on, and even worse if I bring my speed up abit.

I'm going pretty slow and it still manages to hurt.

Really not sure about it.
I'm thinking it's because I haven't used a bike before >.< I had a Quad as a kid lol.

Hoping it's just a new thing and will wear off as I keep going.
I did manage to get to 10 mins today! better then the 3 mins the other day!
I can do first 5 mins easy now but when it gets to 6-7 it starts.

After each evening work out I go in the bath with some radox muscle soak powder
Any ideas?

 

[maleficent]

give yourself some time to get used to it -

keep at it... and just make sure that the seat is in a comfortable position

a quick google returned this but you might find some better info (I have it on good authority that googling burns calories

Setting proper bike seat height for your size is an important part of every bike setup. Proper seat height adjustment helps ensure joint health, pedaling efficiency, and comfort while riding your bike.
It helps to know where your body likes to be while pedaling and to use this position when you pedal for any significant period of time on any bike.

A. To find the right seat height position you need to sit on your bike with your feet on the pedals. Position one pedal at the very bottom of it's stroke. Your seat height should be adjusted so that in this position your knee is bent at around a 25 to 30 degree angle. It's that simple.

Knee pain is usually associated with a seat position that is too high or low or far forward or back. Improper bike shoe or cleat position can also cause knee pain.

A seat that is too high will cause pain in the back of the knee.
A seat too high will also cause your hips to rock side to side, which may cause discomfort.
A seat that is too low or too far forward may cause pain in the front of the knee.
Improper foot position on the pedal (or improper cleat alignment) can cause pain on the inside or outside of your knees.

Individual anatomy may also result in knee pain. Cyclists with slight differences in leg length may have knee pain because the seat height is only adjusted for one side. Shoe inserts or orthotics can help correct this problem.

Another cause of knee pain is using too high a gear. Try to use a gear that allows you to pedal quickly, from 70 to 100 strokes per minute.

Neck pain is another common cycling complaint, and is usually the result of riding a bike that is too long or having handlebars that are too low. Tight hamstring and hip flexor muscles can also cause neck pain by forcing your spine to round or arch, and your neck to hyperextend.

Foot pain or numbness is often the result of wearing soft-soled shoes. Special shoes designed for cycling have stiff soles that distribute pressure evenly over the pedal. This also helps you pedal more efficiently. Foot pain can also be caused by using too high a gear, which results in more pressure where the foot meets the pedal. Hand pain or numbness can be prevented by wearing padded cycling gloves that provide cushioning. You should ride with your elbows slightly bent, not straight or locked. Bent elbows will act as shock absorbers and help absorb the bumps in the road. Changing hand positions on the handlebars can also reduce pressure and pain.