Originally Posted by jdms mvp

i mean, unless i'm in the drops going up hills.....

i dont have hoods on my deda pista drops or anything so it's either climb at the flattest portion nearest to the stem or go into the drops....

while using my risers my arms are wider spread and based on math.... i would take a gander and say that it will allow you a lil more leveredge while climbing particularly "swaying" back and forth out of the saddle