Originally Posted by
avner
I personally had no complaints about them and I was on my bike for about 25 hours with only rest breaks. I hate drops. Can't do it. Even on the drops of the RB's I can feel my chest being compressed. [/IMG]
Then why ride a bike that perpetuates this riding position?
This loops back to my original question. Unless everyone posting here is a human Gumby doll a track style riding position holds no advantage. Lets take the numbered approach.
1. Traffic: While the twitchy nature of a track bikes geo lends some assistance in maneuvering in traffic, navigating intersections and being generally aware of your surroundings clearly suffer with your head buried 3/4 of the way to the stem.
2. Uneven roads: Product of americas slowly crumbling infrastructure a stiff frame with a narrow wheel base is far from the correct tool for the job. The beating that your lower back, arms, and shoulders take as your bike rattles and bounces along cannot be denied.
Like Freestyle how is this not trying to fell a redwood with a dull hacksaw?