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@Nahguavkire
My lateral collateral ligament in my right knee is completely shredded, repeatedly torn and retorn playing rugby, never had the operation to have it reattached either. When I went to see my GP about a year ago to ask him if I should have the operation as I was doing a lot of cycling he said not to bother as the cycling will build up the muscles surrounding it basically rendering it useless.
Strange thing is I actually find it more comfortable to ride fixed than geared as when I'm freewheeling I find it more likely to jar my knee when my leg is extended but if I am constantly pedalling it feels fine! Peculiar one but doesn't bother me much anymore other than when it's cold.