Knee Pain

I have finally seen a doctor about my knee and apparently I have a Meniscal Tear. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00358

He has advised against running but told me "cycling should be okay". I doubt he meant "cycling on a brakeless track bike running 48/16 gear ratio should be fine" somehow.

3 months he reckons it should take to heal. Gutted.

I geared down to 48/17 on my fun bike and 42/16 on my beater and I've had no issues with my knee since.

I still cant run though and it hurts if I sit down in the same position for too long but cycling has been fine.