any tips for riding out of the saddle?
05-28-05, 01:26 AM
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any tips for riding out of the saddle?
I still have issue with too much movement on the handlebars when getting out of the saddle.
Given this is on flats, usually when I am dealing with headwinds and need that little push to get me up into my comfortable spinning range.
Is there any particular tricks I should know. For what it's worth I usually have my hands just behind the hoods when I am doing this.
Thanks!
Given this is on flats, usually when I am dealing with headwinds and need that little push to get me up into my comfortable spinning range.
Is there any particular tricks I should know. For what it's worth I usually have my hands just behind the hoods when I am doing this.
Thanks!
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try and keep your butt as close to the tip of the saddle as possible (don't lean forward too much) this will mean less pressure on the front end and a more aero position without the death grip on the handlebars.
