Thread: Does riding in the drops use more energy?
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Old 01-07-13 | 09:53 AM
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Bikes: 1999 Litespeed Tuscany 105, 2007 Marin Palisades Trail, 2006 Burley Duet tandem

I feel more in control on the hoods (better for steering and access to the brakes, for me at least) so use them and bend my elbows on the faster downhills. I find the drops have greatest benefit against the wind.
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