Originally Posted by
koala logs
I do like comfortable positions to ride at a relaxed pace appreciating the scenery. I can ride in such position in my present endurance bike fit for many hours. But I can still be aero if wanted to by simply bending my elbows 90 degrees.
Perhaps my Felt was a bit too comfortable.
Originally Posted by
koala logs
Cycling is my ONLY exercise and my BMI is currently 19.6 (borderline underweight), flat abs, waistline 26", hip line 35" currently in my early forties. I have strong core muscles I suppose since I can pedal out of the saddle continuously for 15 minutes, or a total of 40 minutes in one hour of climbing. My total weekly ride time is only 6.5 to 10 hours. I never race, never enough time and resources to do it but my body build is close to that of specialist pro hill climber.
Well done. I hope you keep it up.
Originally Posted by
koala logs
The comfy position did not make me fat at all. So I really doubt riding posture has huge influence on getting fat or not. For me it's mostly diet and pedaling style (for the nice waist to hip ratio). I have absolutely no alcohol in my diet. I have no friends in real life so I can't even "drink socially". What a bummer but having zero friends has some advantages (I'll think of one eventually).
I have no friends, but I drink on my own. Perhaps I would not need to ride so hard if I did not.
Having no friends allows more time for riding.