09-05-2011, 10:59 PM
Are you using clipless pedals? Since you mention "cleat adjustment" I'm pretty sure you are. In which case, yes, this is a very common problem with clipless pedals.
1. Your cleat may not be properly shimmed and thus the cant is off. If you can't feel what's off, then you may need to get a pro fit done.
2. The cleat may not be angled properly and/or your pedals doesn't have enough float. For some reason I'm thinking you have SPD pedals, in which case that's a common problem with that design. It's why I have Time ATAC pedals. It used to be the Frog pedals had a good amount of float, but it's been years since I've dealt with them.
When I worked at a shop, I don't recall a single instance of knee pain from clipless pedals not being resolved by fixing one or both of the above. My brother rides a lot and has had knee surgery. He also has had to have his knee drained a few times. He finally fixed the cant on his pedals and no he know longer has knee problems.
1. Your cleat may not be properly shimmed and thus the cant is off. If you can't feel what's off, then you may need to get a pro fit done.
2. The cleat may not be angled properly and/or your pedals doesn't have enough float. For some reason I'm thinking you have SPD pedals, in which case that's a common problem with that design. It's why I have Time ATAC pedals. It used to be the Frog pedals had a good amount of float, but it's been years since I've dealt with them.
When I worked at a shop, I don't recall a single instance of knee pain from clipless pedals not being resolved by fixing one or both of the above. My brother rides a lot and has had knee surgery. He also has had to have his knee drained a few times. He finally fixed the cant on his pedals and no he know longer has knee problems.