Bike fit

[NotAGolf]

I've been riding my bike regularly for about a year now and am slowly increasing my speed and range. 95% of the time I'm completely comfortable, but on some of my longest and hardest rides I sometimes get a bit of pain on the front of my knee just below the kneecap/above my shin.

Seeing as I'm comfortable the vast majority of the time, I think this is just a weak part of my legs, but was wondering if perhaps my position on the bike isn't quite right resulting in unnecessary pressure in the wrong places. Does this ok to you guys? (excuse my pasty twiglets)

 

[NotAGolf]

just out of interest how tall are you and what size is that bike as it looks small to me.

I'm 6'2" and the bike is a 56cm frame. It's too small and I knew that at the time of buying, but I bought it anyway as it saved me £150 (it was last years model and they only had one size left).

I only planned on using it for commuting, I didn't realise I'd enjoy it so much, so in hindsight I really should've got the right size. Good excuse for an upgrade though when I eventually get the money together!

 

[NotAGolf]

Thanks for all the replies chaps. I did a fairly sedate 30 miler this morning with a mate and I moved the saddle forward about half an inch. Didn't feel too bad until I went up a big hill. It was hideous as it was almost entirely quads, I found it very hard to utilise my hamstrings.

As for flipping the stem over, I've never thought of it. To be honest I find my core/arm position quite comfy. My arms are fairly straight but they're not locked out and I can still tuck in quite nicely if needed.