Handlebar Position
06-11-06, 01:13 PM
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Handlebar Position
What handlebar position do you feel you have the most power and efficiency during a race? In a) the drops b) the hoods c) any other position
06-11-06, 01:24 PM
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Depends on what you're doing at the time, and whether you are talking sprinting, climbing seated or climbing standing on the pedals.
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its not only a matter of power but aerodynamics. I used to ride a lot on the hoods in the pack thinking that in the draft it didn't matter to be aero, and its more comfortable.Since I've gotten a powertap, I've found even in the pack, I have to produce more watts to hold my position on the hoods thanin the drops. So I try to ride as much in the drops as possible. Exceptions would be when the pace is relatively slow, and climbing.
