My LeMond with a new stem. I decided to go more aero.
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My LeMond with a new stem. I decided to go more aero.
I recently swapped out my stock 120mm, 17 degree rise stem for a brand new 110mm, 25 degree rise stem. I posted a thread earlier about the incredible difference in comfort I felt. Well yesterday I decided to flip the stem and try the more aero position. It felt much better witht the shorter length. The bar position was lower than with my previous stem but I didn't feel as stretched out in the aero position as I did before. So for the time being I wil leave it in the aero position. I have noticed that it is really helping me cut through some of these vicious spring winds we have been having lately here in NJ....not that I actually cut through anything at 6'1" 207lbs. I more kind of plow through them .
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Wow, that is some drop. Do you just ride on the tops / hoods now or ride in the drops as well?
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Oh my. Well, it's better than it was, but I think having a stem that was parallel to the ground (and removing a few spacers to achieve the same position) would look better.
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That won't give you any aerodynamic advantage outside of a wind tunnel. It will however bring your chest closer to your knees which might result in more power transfer.
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Originally Posted by cydewaze
Oh my. Well, it's better than it was, but I think having a stem that was parallel to the ground (and removing a few spacers to achieve the same position) would look better.
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Originally Posted by $0.00/Gal
That won't give you any aerodynamic advantage outside of a wind tunnel. It will however bring your chest closer to your knees which might result in more power transfer.
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Brian,
Just be careful with that new position. It's quite a drop and your lower back might start complaining. I have a -6 degree stem that was killing my lower back after 20 miles. I had to flip it back to +6 for the pain to go away.
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Just be careful with that new position. It's quite a drop and your lower back might start complaining. I have a -6 degree stem that was killing my lower back after 20 miles. I had to flip it back to +6 for the pain to go away.
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Originally Posted by Dante Sarveroni
Brian,
Just be careful with that new position. It's quite a drop and your lower back might start complaining. I have a -6 degree stem that was killing my lower back after 20 miles. I had to flip it back to +6 for the pain to go away.
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Just be careful with that new position. It's quite a drop and your lower back might start complaining. I have a -6 degree stem that was killing my lower back after 20 miles. I had to flip it back to +6 for the pain to go away.
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Originally Posted by baj32161
This is true, but wouldn't that have involved cutting the steerer tube (if only for aesthetic reasons)?
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Gotcha!! Thanks again.
Cheers,
Brian
Cheers,
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Originally Posted by cydewaze
Oh my. Well, it's better than it was, but I think having a stem that was parallel to the ground (and removing a few spacers to achieve the same position) would look better.
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I remember reading something posted by Floyd Landis (I think it was him) where he said that the wind-tunnel testing they did found that how narrow you were on the bike matter MUCH more than how high/low you were for aerodynamics. So you'd be more aero by getting a narrower handlebar than by lowering/flipping the stem.
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Baj, your stem reminds me of a quill type track stem (like a nitto jaguar). You usually don't see quite so much drop with a threadless set up!
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Originally Posted by operator
Besides the wheels, that doesn't look very aero either.
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Originally Posted by donrhummy
I remember reading something posted by Floyd Landis (I think it was him) where he said that the wind-tunnel testing they did found that how narrow you were on the bike matter MUCH more than how high/low you were for aerodynamics. So you'd be more aero by getting a narrower handlebar than by lowering/flipping the stem.
And for those saying baj's setup isn't aero, give him a break. He never said he was the most aero guy in the world. He's just saying he's more aero than he was before.
If you're going to give him a hard time, give him a hard time about those reflectors.
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Originally Posted by $0.00/Gal
That won't give you any aerodynamic advantage outside of a wind tunnel. It will however bring your chest closer to your knees which might result in more power transfer.
Crouching over more to reach the lower bar position will reduce his frontal area, thus resulting in increased aerodynamics. It's the difference between riding the tops and riding the drops: less frontal area = less wind resistance = better aerodynamics.
Originally Posted by operator
Besides the wheels, that doesn't look very aero either.
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Originally Posted by DXchulo
I haven't heard that, but it makes a lot of sense. I have a bad habit of pointing my elbows out from time to time. Maybe that habit is worse than I thought.
And for those saying baj's setup isn't aero, give him a break. He never said he was the most aero guy in the world. He's just saying he's more aero than he was before.
If you're going to give him a hard time, give him a hard time about those reflectors.
And for those saying baj's setup isn't aero, give him a break. He never said he was the most aero guy in the world. He's just saying he's more aero than he was before.
If you're going to give him a hard time, give him a hard time about those reflectors.
Just as an aside...could I wrap reflective tape around the spokes?
Did I just hijack ny own thread?
Cheers and thanks again to all of you,
Brian
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Originally Posted by baj32161
...they will be coming off as soon as I get some reflective tape to put on my rims. I ride alot at night and won't take them off until I have put on a suitable alternative...trust me, I hate them too.
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Originally Posted by RC2
Get a blinkie. You can get a cheap blinking light to attach to your seat post, which will be visible from behind as well as the side (fyi, those type of reflectors work well only when car lights hit them...won't be as visible from behind, etc). Other good ideas if you ride at night: cycling clothing often has the reflective tape built in, and a head light.
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