Originally Posted by rsbob

Today I descended a mile and a half very curvy mtn road where the grade runs from 10-16%. Some of the corners are posted at 25 down to 15 MPH and when approaching these curves and not being able to lower my center of gravity is a real detriment to feeling more confident even at a safe speed. Remember I am over 6’. On my mtn bike I would have dropped the post to the top tube and slalomed those curves. Unfortunately the aero shape of my road bike seat post won’t allow it. If I could, I would.

if you are no where near 6’ AND enjoy going fast I can easily see how the concept would be of no interest and would seem crazy.

On my first post I asked for opinions and as usual they are all over the board. Thanks for the responses.