Quick Tip- Mark Your Seat to Avoid Knee Pain

                                                                          
Knee pain that occurs while cycling is often caused by a seat that is too low.  You can roughly estimate the proper position by putting your heels on the pedals and pedaling backwards. Your heels should just barely remain on the pedals. Once properly adjusted be sure to mark your seat post position with a piece of tape or paint. Bicycle frames and seat posts are often made from different materials, and seat post clamps can loosen.  This may cause the seat to gradually slide down over time; occuring without your knowledge, changing your position, and potentially causing knee pain.  When performing a bike fitting I will often find that an athletes seat has moved lower over time.  This can be prevented with a simple piece of electrical tape around the seat post and regularly checking to ensure the seat post clamp is properly tightened.  If you are a heavier athlete this is even more important.   

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