Wasn't sure where to ask, but does anyone have any recommendations

>>1099442
Guess I should mention that a lot of them I've tried have bunched up behind the knees or slipped as I ride and start to sweat

Have you ever had a proper bike fit done ?

>>1099448
Started off with the seat relatively low because of previous knee injuries. The aches got better so over the last couple of years I've brought it up to a proper height to get full extension on my legs and then I just played with handlebar orientation from there.
But no, in answer to your question.

>>1099442
see a PT, you probably have a strength imbalance, fit issue, or flexibility issue. possibly some combo of those

>>1099452
Muscle imbalance for sure, I skated longboards for years for distance and never switched my pushing leg. My right calf is absolutely shredded. A PT said I have arthritis, but that same pt also missed some major health issues in my daughter so I don't know how good that guy was. My quads are more uniform in size now so it's starting to get better on that front.

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>>1099452
This. See a PT. I crashed on the highway once and landed on my left knee. I went to see a PT and after 4 months I'm like new.

>>1099457
>That image

Wtf man

Anyways does anyone have any recommendations on a good brace for cycling? Something that won't bunch up and gives good support

>>1099462
No
Go see a PT

>>1099442

It could be and most iikely is/was trigger points. Knots in your muscle fibers make certain fibers too tight and refer pain elsewhere. In the case of knee pain, that usually occurs from referred trigger points in your calf muscles.

See:
http://www.triggerpointbook.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Point-Therapy-Workbook-Self-Treatment/dp/1572243759

PDF:
http://bookfi.net/dl/1193296/f4e98a

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>>1099442
>My knees were shot


How long is a long ride for you?,Lenght and climbing distance?

>>1099442
/BRT/ here, (bike racing and training);

OP, the LAST thing you need is a knee brace.

What you DO need are two things:

1. Get your bike adjusted PROPERLY for you by someone who knows what the hell they're doing. It's more than just the saddle height. Also get clipless pedals if you can so your foot is always in the correct position on the pedal.

2. You need some weight-bearing exercise to help condition the cartilege in your knees. Start with WALKING. Work your way up to jogging and running. In the Fall/Winter get into the gym and do some leg press (don't bother with meme exercises like squats, they're not necessary). DO NOT PUSH YOUR PROGRESS IN THE GYM TOO QUICKLY, BE CONSERVATIVE ABOUT IT! #1 mistake newbies make.

>>1099451
You should start there.

>>1099451
>brought it up to a proper height to get full extension on my legs
I'll bet you're HYPER EXTENDING your knees and that's why you're having problems. You want no less than a 30 degree knee angle. As I said above: get your bike adjusted for you properly by someone who knows what they're doing, you're injuring yourself.