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Old 01-16-11 | 10:46 AM
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Bikes: 87 (?) Schwinn Traveller Road Bike (8 spd, full Campy) :: SS rigid Specialized Hard Rock :: Motobecane Nomade II fixie conversion (cracked and dead) :: various bits and pieces

Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
Your new position may want you to bend your elbows more than you are used to, possibly much more. This is good. Work on riding with your forearms horizontal.
I'd second this if you find yourself still having trouble. Rotate your wrists off the top of the hoods and drop your elbows a good bit; it will forced you to support yourself with your core and legs instead of resting your weight on your wrists and arms. It will lower your stance, like a few others have mentioned, and will help get more of your legs and glutes involved in pedaling.

Nice bike, btw.
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