[hartzpad]

I am going to have to get ACL surgery again and want to get a start on getting on the bike now whether I go to Dr. Mark (need to check my insurance) or do it locally. What is better, upright stationary bike or the sit down recumbent bikes?

I have found a few used bikes locally and want to get started ASAP. Thanks.

[jim5150]

I had an upright bike a few years ago and always had the "numbing" effects if I rode a long time. I even replaced the seat with one designed to correct the issue. Ended up buying an elliptical.

After ACL surgery I bought a recumbent bike. I ride it about an hour a day and still get some "numbing" but not as bad.

Try them both and buy the one you will actually use!!!!

[bork]

Anyone else have opinion? I'm looking also. What does DR Mark have in his rehab?

[Aleman]

I think Dr Mark recommends a upright. Just from what Ive read, the upright works the quads a little more than a recumbent. The recumbent is a Little better for the glutes.

[ltvmax]

I had my acl done and used a upright, got me back on the 450 quicker than i thought. I didn't evan need therapy.

[DrMark]

I reccommend the upright bike. Its is closer to riding a motorcycle. The recubant works the gluteal muscles and is good for cardiac rehab in elderly folks.

[bork]

Am I elderly? I'll be 51 in June. I keep getting all this AARP stuff in mail! Maybe I should call them & ask what MX tracks give AARP discounts.

[DrMark]

You are preaching to the choir.