Originally Posted by jimmuller

"Required" is a strong word. Not sure I'd agree with it as stated.


I definitely don't agree with this. "Racers" don't ride that way to be comfortable, they ride that way to reduce wind drag and generate more po

Of course, I don't race, but there is no way I could ever assume that position for more than 15 seconds and still breathe. My prostate wouldn't like it either. My hips, buttocks, and lower back simply will not and never would bend like that. Since I'm not racing anyone there is no reason for me to do so except for short stretches into a stiff wind.

I don't mean to be disagreeable, but we shouldn't suggest to the OP that an uncomfortable position is the only way to be comfortable.