Originally Posted by
peterws
I've never used cleats either, on road bikes or gym bikes. My right foot is splayed out naturally, or through prolonged bad running techniques but I've had no leg probs yet apart from a recent bursitis (left,"house maid's knee") which shouldn't stop me totally. Use toeclips on your bike; they're nearly as good and permit flexibility of feet position too.
The bike should help your knee. I used to have clicky gravelly knees which are now sound through cycling. I'm nearly 74.
Squats too, may help, but be careful with them!
Best wishes from an old Sassenach . ..
Thanks Peter. I never liked cleats. You mention bursitis in your knee — I had it in a muscle in my hip once and it took a long time to go away. My own knee problem is only minor at this point, so I'm more thinking about not making it worse than actually making it better.
This new [To me] bike should be here in the next day or two. I plan on just using open pedals for knee reasons and also in case I lose my balance and have to put a foot down in a hurry [See also: Joe Biden].
Cheers.