ikon
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So I just got some very bad news. I have to have a complete replacement of my right knee. I'm only 42 and really want to be able to ride trail and all mountain again.
I'm not small. 179cm 108Kg heavy frame. Reason for replacement is a 40mm tumor near the base of my right femur. No way to remove the tumor and keep the knee due to placement. My current understanding is that the surgeon is going to use a post style prosthetic that will be inserted into the marrow cavity of the leg bone.
what I'm asking is what should I be looking at for an aggressive trail/all mountain bike that will minimise problems with the knee replacement. I was thinking 6 or 7 inches travel to really give me a good cushion.
I'm not expecting to be riding off road anytime soon don't need to hurry out and buy something right away.
I'll have plenty of questions for the surgeon on the 4th
I'm not small. 179cm 108Kg heavy frame. Reason for replacement is a 40mm tumor near the base of my right femur. No way to remove the tumor and keep the knee due to placement. My current understanding is that the surgeon is going to use a post style prosthetic that will be inserted into the marrow cavity of the leg bone.
what I'm asking is what should I be looking at for an aggressive trail/all mountain bike that will minimise problems with the knee replacement. I was thinking 6 or 7 inches travel to really give me a good cushion.
I'm not expecting to be riding off road anytime soon don't need to hurry out and buy something right away.
I'll have plenty of questions for the surgeon on the 4th