Shannon

Did you ever get that bike?

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- Shannon Moore
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Shannon,

My right knee has been really touchy lately.. When I've tested a couple of bikes, the pain has been pretty severe.
So I've seen my doc and gotten on Glucosamine with Chondriton, it's pretty amazing and seems to help with the lost cartiledge issues. (All hail the crippled High School football hero.) I'm also on the "Lose Weight or Die" food plan brought to me by my wife and doctor. Apparently, I have the shape that will kill.. and that ain't a compliment.

Anyway, my plan is to reward myself with a bike when I drop 25 pounds. Also, looks like I may have a move in the future... to Boise. Lot's of changes.. we'll see.

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Shannon

Keep the seat height up as high as you can -- it'll reduce some of the strain/pressure on the knee. Just don't overdue it or you'll transfer that strain to your back!
Best of luck! You'll be a new man soon enough! I took glucosamine/chondroitin for a couple months post-op, but discontinued its use at that point. In my specific case, I couldn't detect any changes, pro or con, between my time on and off the glucosamine. Especially under doctor's care, it can't hurt, though!

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Depending on the type of riding you're interested in and your physical condition, the Townie bicycles are a real fun option. Both my parents purchased Townies a couple of months ago and have been very pleased. Two big advantages of the Townie:

• Upright riding position that is very easy on the back
• "Flat foot" approach - when you stop, you take feet off pedals and they are flat on the ground. Good control when starting and stopping.

For more info:
http://www.electrabike.com/04/bikes/...wnie_home.html