I suffer from chronic knee issues. Have had multiple procedures on my left knee including a high tibial osteotomy and microfracture. Most of the time it is tolerable. I no longer run or jump, and walking downhill sucks. On my worst days, I can hardly bear any weight on my left leg.
One constant is that I always feel good in the saddle. Even on a real crappy day, I can go for a ride and feel mostly normal. I ride clipped in with SPD pedals and put out a good effort - and riding hills really seem to keep the knees feeling good.
I can't say this will be your experience, but keeping the leg strength up and keeping the joint in motion really seems to help me. I have medial compartment degeneration, especially in the left knee, but riding seems to focus the knee strain in a different part of the joint, and is very comfortable for my knees.
Good luck!
Last edited by SalsaShark; 08-30-22 at 03:33 PM.