Originally Posted by
alexw
So, perhaps a thread for the road bike section itself, since its road drops I'm struggling with. But, I'm 6'4" and a shameful 262lbs. I'm getting good rides, but I just can't seem to find a way to get comfy in the drops at all.
Which handlebars are you using? What stem? I switched to bars with a shallow drop (3T Ergosum) and find that I can ride in the drops almost all day..
Any suggestions? I really want to get into them so I can spin up a bit more and burn more on my rides. I'm aiming to be a Clyde Emeritus by Christmas, which I know I can do with some work.
Riding in the drops isn't going to really effect how much fat/calories you burn. A more aerodynamic position will make you more efficient, which means you'll burn fewer calories to maintain speed... Sitting upright, with your torso acting like a sail, is actually more work.