Bar drop and climbing
 

Just wondering if anyone changes their handlebar height when they plan on doing a lot of climbing.

No. There's not a big advantage to a more upright position. Just move to the tops.

Plus, if I'm going to be climbing a lot I'm going to want to be able to get really aero for the fast descents that make hauling my fat wheezing ass up those hills worthwhile.

/thread

No.

But I do ride on the tops (as opposed to "on the hoods" or "in the drops") a lot more if the climbing is sustained (meaning 5+/- miles or more), and I probably ride on the tops a lot more than most in general riding.

I always ride on the tops -as close to the stem as I can get. most comfy.

I LOVE a good narrow grip on the tops! even during the flats... just comfy to me!

when climbing, I spend my time on the tops... or even the corner bends. i don't like to stretch out to he hoods cause I have the tendency to stiffen my arms... and stare straight at my front wheel.

your stem is too long.

This is interesting. I don't know if the OP is talking about down or up, but I find I prefer having my bar lower for climbing. In fact, if it's not low enough, I can't climb effectively. Is anyone else like that?

No. That's why I have drop bars - multiple hand positions.

Yeah I was talking about up or down.

Yes +1

You hipsters with your narrow bars.

Joking...joking.

ive given alot of thought about the too long stem thing! part of me wants to say "yeah... it probably is too long..."

my only debate is that even on other bikes... of varying stem lengths and frames sizes... I go into the position. I've sometimes thought it was because I enjoy sliding really far back in the saddle... I also like how it feels o my lower back. but...

dunno.