Anybody ever wear one of these while cycling (road)? I need something that will especially not grind away at the back of my knee.
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I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about as comfortable a brace as I've ever had. Way better than the neoprene ones I've had. I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about... » Read More I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about as comfortable a brace as I've ever had. Way better than the neoprene ones I've had. « Show Less
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It does pinch behind knee a little with normal wear Would probably not work for cycling.
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No but have hiked up steep mountains with step and boulders, etc. and have not had an issue.
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I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about as comfortable a brace as I've ever had. Way better than the neoprene ones I've had.
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I don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation... If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have something to do with the feet secured flatter and with the weight on the heel rather than looser and more weight on the ball of the foot.
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I'm very sensitive to circulation issues, and the Bauefeind Genutrain is fantastic in that regard if you size it per their instructions. I wear it to play pretty competitive table tennis with a lot of pivoting and footwork , and frankly, I forget I have it on. I have worn a number of smaller knee bands that are far more restrictive. I highly recommend the Genutrain if restricted circulation is a concern.
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So far I've noticed that it causes discomfort only when exercising whether its running, doing squats, or lunges it begins to chafe. For normal walking and everyday use it does not bother unless I have it on for a long time. I wear it with running shoes (a pair of reebok realflex) so they actually open up more for my foot to fit with it and still stay comfortable. I tried it with a normal pair or addidas and it is uncomfortable after a short while.
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Hhhmmm, how to answer this since I have never worn bike shorts before... If you are wondering if it will feel like wearing the old style Maxi Pads - it isn't. Actually, I forget that I am wearing bike shorts during my ride and it prevents the soarness/rubbing that I was experiencing where my legs meet my hips. In my humble opinion, these are perfect. I wouldn't want to walk around in them all day, but for riding they are just the thing I needed.
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I like these shorts. The padding is very good, but probably not as good as higher-end road shorts. Keep in mind that a lot of discomfort comes from poor saddle fit or poor bike fit, and even the best padded shorts will not eliminate that.
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I'm getting used to the seat.It's hard,not comfortable,but other than that getting good workouts on the bike.Riding daily since November 2013.Overall I recommend it despite the seat issue.
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Isn't pain tolerance something only you can answer? All i can say is that I wear these to snowboard... Have fallen on rocks hidden under snow without issue. I can 'take a knee' when i want to, need to. I'll not board without them. For the price, I'd suggest just trying them out. or perhaps, go to home depot, take a pair of knee pads and see if you're able to 'take a knee' without pain. I'd suspect that pain would be due to pressure of kneeling / pressure of weighting your knee, as opposed to any pressure of the ground puts on your knee. If that's the case, it wouldn't matter if you were kneeling on a mattress, or concrete.
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Sorry, unable to answer. I do know that it has greatly stabilized my knee during periods where it starts to hurt. Normally only have to wear for a day or two at a time. Not constantly.
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I love this seat. So comfortable, I found the "nose" saddles very uncomfortable on my lower "bits". As a woman I feel that cycle seats are not designed with our anatomy in mind!! This seat however does make a huge difference. My male friend tried the banana seat and didn't get on with it, I haven't tried it so cannot comment. I am happy with this seat and would definitely recommend it. Hope this helps. Have fun
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when i purchased my knee walker, the options included purchasing a basket . I did not, thinking I could find a bicycle basket. didn't find one at the local chain stores, maybe you need to try a bike store. the online company still sells the basket, along with a cover for the "seat" - suggest you consider that - knee and shin get very tender after several weeks.
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It almost depends on what type of bike you have. But that being said I have a commuter style bike and your legs do kind of have to go "out" a little more when you pedal. It's not bad though, it just takes some getting used to.
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I love mine, but it depends more on personal fit, i.e., where your 'sit bones' are. This one is perfect for me, with the open design for the soft parts. It is very comfortable for the long rides.
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Get the T-shirt. It exists, and I actually wore it last year when I had a real knee sprain.
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I love mine. There is one exercise the video shows that bugs my knee but it's easily adaptable. My mom got a gazelle after I did. She has bad knees. It doesn't bother her. Side note...I think it a important to add wd40 to the crossbar the handles are attached to as suggested by somebody.
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I've found this padding to be comparable to my other cycling shorts, which I wear for century rides (5-6 hours). I think most of my shorts are rated for moderate riding, so that's probably what these are rated as well. If you're looking for padding as a way to help make your seat more comfortable on a bike, you might want to consider visiting a bike shop and comparing bike saddles as an additional option. I've been happy with these tights and have found them very comfortable. I've worn them on 2-3 hour rides with no problems. And as I said, they're comparable to the bike shorts that I wear for much longer rides. (I don't usually ride longer in the colder weather, so I haven't tested the tights on a century ride.)
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As a bike commuter, i do notice when padding is too thin. The Atlas has been comfortable. Support is thicker (~0.5" extra pad) in the lumbar region. Works for me.