Women in the Drops
10-21-03, 09:13 AM
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Women in the Drops
Sunday it was almost 80 here and I went out for a late day ride. I took the 40 mile bike trail that all the rodies take and it was packed.. not bad but lots of people out enjoying the day. One thing that I started to notice was about 98% of the women that I saw were in the drops??? why is this? I never noticed this before. Do women prefer to ride more in the drops then men?
Just curious
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10-21-03, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by chaztrip
One thing that I started to notice was about 98% of the women that I saw were in the drops???
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10-21-03, 01:08 PM
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Umm... the hoods are the handle part on the top of the brakes, right?
And the drops are the 'half moons'?
What is it called... the part of the handlebars that go straight across?
I don't even know what is what.
And the drops are the 'half moons'?
What is it called... the part of the handlebars that go straight across?
I don't even know what is what.
10-21-03, 01:09 PM
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That's because of that good 'ole "bicycle smile" phenomenon....
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...2&page=1&pp=15
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...2&page=1&pp=15
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Originally Posted by brent_dube
What is it called... the part of the handlebars that go straight across?
I don't even know what is what.
I don't even know what is what.
10-21-03, 01:47 PM
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Yes, I ride in the drops more often than hoods. I also sprint in the drops and use the hoods for steep climbs or when relaxing.
(Saddle has cut out so there is no 'bicycle smiling' going on. Enjoy riding nonetheless.)
(Saddle has cut out so there is no 'bicycle smiling' going on. Enjoy riding nonetheless.)
10-21-03, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by spexy
(Saddle has cut out so there is no 'bicycle smiling' going on. Enjoy riding nonetheless.)
10-21-03, 02:23 PM
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Maybe they like showing off their butt. Kinda like throwing out bait to see what bites.
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We had the eighty degree weather on Monday. If Iowa was anything like Wisconsin we had heavy duty winds. That being the case I suspect the ladies were in the drops to cheat the wind. Sorry guy's, the ladies are only being practical. If you thought otherwise, you are sadly mistaken.
On the brighter side, keep your mouth shut and enjoy it while it lasts!
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On the brighter side, keep your mouth shut and enjoy it while it lasts!
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Originally Posted by Swimjim
On the brighter side, keep your mouth shut and enjoy it while it lasts!
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10-21-03, 04:45 PM
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it's because they don't have penises and scrotums.... the reason i don't ride in the drops is because of the pressure i feel down there whenever i spend more than a couple minutes in the drops
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Hmm, I agree with the wind comment. Been blowing 30-50 mph here for days!
I have spent WAY more time in the drops than I normally would!
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I have spent WAY more time in the drops than I normally would!
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
I thought the cutouts were for men only......
Anyhoo, besides being aero, riding in the drops allows my arms to carry some of the weight that my back usually does on the hoods. Maybe this is the case for other women as well.
10-21-03, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by deliriou5
it's because they don't have penises and scrotums.... the reason i don't ride in the drops is because of the pressure i feel down there whenever i spend more than a couple minutes in the drops
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Hmm...I'm all man and I spend a lot of time in the drops. Could it be because my seat and bars are the same height, or am I a woman trapped in a man's body?
10-22-03, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by aerobat
Maybe your saddle needs to be adjusted more nose down?
