sprenger 4 system vs bow balance

[minimex2]

can anyone tell me difference as the write ups seem to be the same.

looking to invest due to dodgy knee pains

thanks in advance

 

[Tiddlypom]

I've got both. I think for dodgy knees (plus additionally in my case a knackered back), the bow balances are better, and I like their funky looks too. The system 4's are also very good and are more conventional looking, but IMHO they are not quite as shock absorbing as the bow balances.

 

[I.M.N.]

Throwing another one into the mix, I have these http://***********.com/sport_classic.html, which are great for my 'broken one too many times' ankles as I can set them individually to the best angle for each ankle. I also have a bolted back together broken hip which they help with. My knees are about the only part of my legs that aren't b*ggered though so I can't comment on knees specifically. Also I got the metal foot so I could get a wider foot area but it can lead to rather cold feet in winter.

 

[HappyHollyDays]

I looked at the Bow Balance as my knees and ankles were painful even after a short ride with normal stirrups but I found they were very heavy and I ended up buying the Avacallo Opera stirrups which are composite with a very wide tread. They solved all my pain issues on the very first ride and I was so impressed with them two other people on the yard have also got themselves some.

 

[s4sugar]

Compositi reflex worked for my dodgy ankle, sprengers didn't.

 

[OLDGREYMARE]

I get a fair bit of knee pain only when riding and I use bow balance stirrups,they don't help.

 

[Anna*]

I got the bow balance because my ankles were killing me after riding! They've absolutely sorted it. Love them! Worth looking at other manufacturers/recommendations too as they are sodding expensive!!