Originally Posted by
livedarklions
emergency braking is actually a better argument against riding the actual drops and sticking to the hooks in all situations.
I disagree. Given the known fact that braking is more effective from the drops, it's clear that it is the preferred position for emergency braking.
riding the hoods is, if anything, superior to the drops and hooks in the poor visibility/unfamiliar road situation as the rider's ability to scan by swivel neck is much greater.
What's the matter, is there something wrong with your neck? Because my range of vision is the same on the hoods and the hooks. Oh wait, I can see slightly more of the sky when on the hoods. That's helpful.
Also, the higher posture will also likely make the rider more visible.
That's irrelevant. The difference in head height between hoods and drops is minimal.
I also can't help but notice that most of that list is only a problem if you're going too fast to stay within normal safety margins.
Since many accidents occur at slow to moderate speeds, riding in a manner to reduce the chance of accidents is prudent.