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Cheers for the input guys but to be honest. I've had a MRI and it spotted the problems.
Basically my knees can't handle the strain :( hence tendinitis and the patellar chondromalacia a mixture of bio-mechanics and muscular imbalance.
I was told rest, Physio and that insoles may help which I am waiting for an appointment for. They are gonna cost more than my Melec. My physio told me he can only go so far and unless the biomechanics are sorted with insoles.The consultant was made aware of these issues but didn't really seems to give a shit (general attitude) but maybe the insoles will do the trick.
I do ride with a brake, I'm using pedals and straps. Could maybe switch to clipless SPD SL but I'd like to use my bike for getting about town, but not at the price of my knees.
A bike fitting could help, I'm in Belfast but have been exhausting all the other possibilities. Anyone know of anyone good in Belfast? There is a few floating around from the shops that do the electronic fitting.
then there is This guy