joejack951

Well, if you have clearance to do it, your frontal area will be less if you keep them inline. Picture someone using aerobars. Their elbows are inside/inline with their knees:

ejewels

Right, but on a normal non-aero-bar bike and in the drops, thats not possible unless you have a lot of clearance. If you look at that pic, if he were to go to the drops, I think he'd get some touching and knocking into his knees...

seypat

Rider build has not been mentioned yet. A Chris Froome type build will have different setup/fitting issues than a Chris Hoy type even though they are both listed at 6'1".

deapee

I look just fine on a bike...



Not me btw...

joejack951

Bolded words above say it all Depending on your setup, you may or may not have clearance. If you do, you are better off tucking in your elbows.

That pic, btw, is of a time trial bike with a very forward saddle position and rider positioned at the front of the saddle. That's a very uncommon saddle and riding position for (a non-pro) riding a drop bar road bike.

ejewels

Yes. So I guess the point is that you don't need to have that kind of clearance for the bike to properly fit. Also, when I say "tuck-in" I mean over exaggerating it so that they are bent inwards and inline with your knees. Its actually an awkward position and no need for it unless you have aero bars. (as I believe the aero bars actually stretch your elbows more forwards)

PepeM

Someone tell that noob that his saddle is too low, at least by two inches.

seypat

That is wallpaper worthy!