Originally Posted by
cobrabyte
Funny, it isn't until I reach downtown that I experience heavy winds. Tall buildings close together can cause a wind tunnel effect.
If that be true then bike manufactures should start putting drop bars 2-3 inches below the saddle on all city bikes and commuter bikes because speed and aerodynamics is the No.1 priority when navigating through heavily congested downtown areas.
BTW I am in the suburbs where it's more open and windy and I don't have a problem commuting 18 miles round trip everyday with my flat bars or riser bars.