Hello from West Fife

[Kamakiriad]

Hi everyone, what a great forum this is!

Graeme here, 50, from West Fife. Two months ago I did a bit of research and put down a deposit on a Kalkhoff Pro Connect X27. It has been a long time since I have cycled on roads, and so far the bike has given me enormous pleasure. Without the battery boost I simply wouldn't be riding a bike.

Reasonably fit but rusty, I started with a few gentle runs on the cycleways around Alloa to get used to the bike. Got a bit frustrated a couple of times forgetting to switch the battery on and wondering why the screen wouldn't light up, lol. There have been a couple of niggles with the rear mudguard and fitting a bottle cage but now sorted. Have spent a small fortune on all the cycling gear and paraphernalia!

Thought my considerably hilly 26-mile commute might be a bit ambitious, but am pleased to report I have now tackled it seven times. Average speed 16 mph. The battery holds just enough charge to get there and back on level 3. Unfortunately I have been getting a painful left knee. Haven't ridden the bike for two weeks and it has cleared up, I will try a higher cadence.

Happy to hear from anyone local who pedelecs.

 

[john h]

hello and welcome Kamakiriad , my knee did that for a while at first , now and then it would click must be bits that wee havent used in a while,

 

[peerjay56]

Hi everyone, what a great forum this is!

Graeme here, 50, from West Fife.... Unfortunately I have been getting a painful left knee. Haven't ridden the bike for two weeks and it has cleared up, I will try a higher cadence.

Happy to hear from anyone local who pedelecs.

Hello Graeme,
and welcome. I have the same issue, but with my right knee. Maybe we could do a swap? Seriously, I find a higher cadence does help, more repetition but less effort.
Also, even with the pedelec, that is a bold commute, I have to say! Well done

 

[RobF]

One of the usual answers to knee pain is saddle set too low.

As a starting point, your leg should be fully extended with your heel on the pedal.

Obviously, you don't pedal with your heel, but this set-up means your leg will be almost fully extended when pedalling normally with the ball of your foot.

 

[jackhandy]

RobF is right about saddle height - If mine's even 5 or 6 mm out either way I can quickly tell.

Also canting the saddle nose-up a couple of degrees can help.

 

[Kamakiriad]

Thanks for saying hello and for these suggestions, guys. I will certainly try adjusting the saddle.