Originally Posted by
BikeArkansas
I am with you on the new muscle burn. Question: Did you find it was easier to hold a speed, whatever your normal curising speed happens to be? My brother told me the air drag is reduced enough to make a big difference. After a couple rides in the drops, I believe he is correct. Can I adapt to the new muscle group.
Riding in the drops requires less effort, once you get used to it. My old Trek was scary in the drops. Also when I started my legs banged into my gut. I lost weight and it got easier. I'm much more comfortable in the drops on my new CAAD. I can usually go up a gear and maintain the same effort, or stay in the same gear and reduce effort.