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Old 08-18-24 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rsbob
Was doing a fast technical descent on my road bike (lots of curves - 14-16%) and sure wished I had one to lower my center of gravity.

I do have one on my mountain bike, and love it - but for the purpose stated above - but would certainly work for dismounts. I would say, go for it.

A good article on it: https://granfondo-cycling.com/droppe...on-road-bikes/
Matej Mohorič used a dropper post on the descent of the Poggio to win Milan San Remo a couple of years ago. A great win.

OP, in May, I met an older woman who had switched from a 700c touring bike to a Bike Friday with 20" wheels because the loaded 700c bike was becoming too challenging to mount and dismount.


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