Originally Posted by bostontrevor
So I'm curious if I'm just a freakshow or if others do this too.
I was on a hill climbing ride this morning (if any of my photos came out, I'll post a few) and I noticed yet again that when I'm tired or when the grade is really steep (say 20% or so), I don't just stand out of the saddle or get really far forward. I will actually get my ass way up in the air, project way out over the front wheel, lean way down with my face maybe 4 or 5 inches off the tire, and mash along at 5 mph.
My suspicion is that this is another way to get those larger and more numerous muscle groups on the back of the thighs and butt to do the work.
Anyone else do this?
Not a freak show if you can research the old Milk race in England you will see that a little bit. it is not common but i have seen riders go up hill like that on steep climbs. I ride with my butt way back on the saddle and seated. i will come out of the saddle when needed.
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CEYA!
Last edited by Ceya; 05-24-05 at 09:15 PM.