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@kipsy
Patellar tendonitis put a stop to running days, after years of pounding the pavements mile after mile. After a year of physio very little progress had been made so I chucked in the towel. I simply dont run any more (not for 10+ miles anyway).
As cycling is a non-impact sport (assuming you can stay upright that is!) it doesnt really affect my knees (OK, after a 100+mile day they are a little tired)......apart from the first few efforts I (over) did SS 48x16 up some Surrey Hills that gave 'em a twinge for several months. I should have taken it a bit easier for a few weeks.
I've just switched to fixed, still 48x16 and am having to be careful using the gear to brake as its doing things my knees just arent accustomed to (like Tommy says) and its borders on uncomfortable, so I'm trying to let my brake take the strain instead.
Maybe I should go slightly easier on the gearing for a while?
I also stretch my hamstrings and quads and do some other 'yogic' kinda things my misses assures me are good for my knees(!).
(EDIT)
should also mention the reason for that running injury-
I DID'N'T REST ENOUGH BETWEEN RUNS.
I still make this mistake and really struggle not to ride a bike everyday.....