[pnj]

I'm trying to rehab my leg/knee and a friend who's had a bunch of knee surgeries said road riding is a good form of PT.

I have a bike set up on a trainer and he mentioned building up the back of my thigh (is that the quad?) by using the trainer/clips to 'pull' with my bad leg.

I don't want to buy a set of shoes/pedals cause I only ride flats IRL. and... I'm broke.

I'm sure this is a long shot but, is there a better/ worse pedal clip I could pick up? worse come to worse, I think I could just duct tape a shoe to my pedal..?

 

[amishmatt]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but it actually sounds like a good application for Power Grips: http://www.mountainracingproducts.com/power-grips/

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Cheapest route would be to use super wide zip ties like the ones cops use instead of hand cuffs.

 

[stevew]

back of thigh is hamstring.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but it actually sounds like a good application for Power Grips: http://www.mountainracingproducts.com/power-grips/

Holy $hit... they still make those things?

That said - you're right... seems like a perfect application.

 

[amishmatt]

Holy $hit... they still make those things?

That said - you're right... seems like a perfect application.

I know, right? I figured you'd have to find them on eBay, but MRP owns them now .

 

[armada]

go to your lbs they probably have some old ones they will give you for free

 

[JohnE]

Front of leg is the quadriceps, back is the biceps femoris. And they said I would never use my degree...

But to build/strengthen the hamstrings, I would reccomend stiff legged (Romanian) deadlifts, hamstring curls and alot of stretching in the area. Dont neglect the quads, or you risk developing a strength imbalance, and you will be right back in the doctors office.

I have used PowerGrips, mostly for winter riding (Wearing boots...) and/or commuting, and they work quite well. Still prefer my clip ins, but like others have said, for this purpose should be okay.

 

[jonKranked]

its 2014 and what is this

 

[stevew]

Front of leg is the quadriceps, back is the biceps femoris. And they said I would never use my degree...

But to build/strengthen the hamstrings, I would reccomend stiff legged (Romanian) deadlifts, hamstring curls and alot of stretching in the area.

you forgot good mornings.....

 

[dan-o]

Holy $hit... they still make those things?

No but they're still for sale, just like Hite-Rite's at any 10+ year old LBS

 

[JohnE]

you forgot good mornings.....

I stay away from good mornings because of the stress they can place on the upper back and neck. In an already highly trained indivdual or strength athlete, okay...but with the average guy, they are contraindicated...

 

[slyfink]

the last time I did yoga, my hamstrings got a thourough working. It took at leat 4 days to feel normal again.

 

[pnj]

I need to get back on the bikram / hot yoga, for sure.

Agree'd with the good mornings being bad for untrained backs. I've had back surgery so I try to be more aware of my back.

I have no local bike shop. I'm my own local bike shop.

JohnE - I don't go to doctors. That's for rich people.

 

[JohnE]

With a pre existing back condition/issues, avoid load bearing exercises...especially if you avoid docs! But dont baby the back, that is the worst thing you can do...yoga, stretching and other flexibly exercises are for you...if you are looking for resources, try the book "Stretching" by Bob Anderson ( http://www.relaxtheback.com/stretching-book-spiral-bound.html?gclid=CPLIstraiL4CFQUFwwodLCkA0w )...I like the Yoga for Regular Guys program too...now known as DDPYoga ( http://ddpyoga.com/ ).

 

[eaterofdog]

Toe clips! This thread is so crusty I'm dipping it in my soup.

 

[JohnE]

Mmmm...soup...

 

[lovebunny]

Performance sells em!
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1033392_-1___

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

These don't cost $26

Loop one through the pedal and click it down till you still have just enough room to pull your foot out. You can even clip off the excess if you wanna get all fancy.

 

[JohnE]

Fun on the weekends too

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Rutting season already John ?

 

[JohnE]

12 months out of the year...

 

[pnj]

Being the handy man that I am (and broke man, too), I'll rig up something to work. With the money I save, I can buy some beer. I have a shelf that is perfect for holding a beer or five, while I ride the trainer bike.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

friend who's had a bunch of knee surgeries said road riding is a good form of PT

Anyone else see the irony in this?

 

[dante]

Performance sells em!
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1033392_-1___

$26??!? PM me your address and I'll send you a set for free. We include (cheap, functional) toe clips with our bikes, but sometimes customers don't want them so we've got several kicking around the warehouse...