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Question re: Saddle-Bar drop
05-01-07, 06:47 AM
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Yeah, I screwed around with lower bars for a while. They're at 6-1/4" drop now, and I went as far as 7" and everywhere in between. It was just too far for me -- I started to lose feeling in my left hand and left foot. When I want to get more aero now, I just bend my elbows a bit more or ride on my forearms.
As EDR said, don't take too big of a power or comfort hit. Remember that this extra aero only helps when you're in the wind. In a pack, it's not going to help.
As EDR said, don't take too big of a power or comfort hit. Remember that this extra aero only helps when you're in the wind. In a pack, it's not going to help.
05-01-07, 03:03 PM
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Another plug for bending elbows. I find myself bending my elbows quite a bit these days. I guess that means I could lower my stem a bit, but Im not really sure why I would want to.
Not sure of your age, but I do all changes slow for the ol' back. I have found that some changes seem toinduce a loss of power, but once your body adapts, you will mostly gain it back.
Not sure of your age, but I do all changes slow for the ol' back. I have found that some changes seem toinduce a loss of power, but once your body adapts, you will mostly gain it back.
05-01-07, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
I'm done racing for a while so it gives me plenty of time to mess with my fit on the bike without serious consequences. We'll see how it goes, and I'll report. At any rate, I'm looking to replace my anatomic bars with classic round bends, so that'll change things as well.
05-01-07, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by El Diablo Rojo
Getting a flat back, big drop position is more about flexibility than core strength. I've alway been very flexible so an aggressive drop was easy to attain, however not everyone will be able to get that position and don't sacrifice power for a pro look.
05-01-07, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
Currently, my position isn't optimized (i.e. in the drops I can't attain a flat back). If I progressively lower my stem (3 spacers right now), will I adapt to the more aggressive position? I figure if I lower my position slowly enough (remove one spacer every 200mi or so) and work on my core strength, I can handle it. Agree? disagree?
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05-01-07, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MIN
What's your reasoning there? I was thinking the same and I'm curious to hear your thoughts.
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05-01-07, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
just trying to figure out what works best for me. I've never felt "right" on ergo-drop bars, i mean they work, but it doesn't feel natural or ergonomic. Go figure.
