How To Prevent Knee Pain When Riding An Ebike?

To help keep your knees happy on an ebike, I have tried to put together my own personal experience working with fitting numerous bikes. Check out…

Make Sure You Have Proper Bike Fit

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Best Practices

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Use a Good Bike Saddle

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Keep your Pedals & Cleats aligned

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When you're seated on your bike, the height of the seat should allow your feet to touch flatly on the ground. If your seat is too low, knees are bent at an angle that can cause pain in knee joints.

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