Originally Posted by
vanttila
I've recently started drafting on buses and dump trucks whenever I get lucky enough to get behind one on my commute. Typically the speed limit is 35 mph on those roads.
Any thoughts, experiences, suggestions for doing/not doing this?
I ride a carbon-aluminum road bike with Tektro dual pivot brakes. I feel like getting better brake pads may be a good investment in case the truck/bus decides to stop suddenly. My brother who has hydraulic disk brakes says he can stop faster than the car in front of him so drafting is less risky for him.
Thoughts?
Personally known people who are paralyzed due to this. The vehicle making the draft switches lanes, and the cyclist collides with stationary vehicle ahead. The assumption of a clear road could cost your life.