Originally Posted by
javal
Theres thousands of competetive riders around the world who doesnt ride TdF to be fast. But they sure enjoy the advantages in a fully spec roadie. Are anyone suggesting they are bent? I dont buy that.
It has become a sad complex, the comparison between hybrids and roadies. It makes one wonder why flat bars hasnt changed riding positions in velodrome or CX aswell?
UCI has strict rules which define what the pro peleton uses. Many consumers buy road bikes because that's what the pros ride.
Wanna go fast? Get a fully faired recumbent.
No drop bars in there, trust me.