Bar drop and climbing
03-11-11 | 02:44 PM
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03-11-11 | 02:50 PM
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03-11-11 | 02:53 PM
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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.
03-11-11 | 03:03 PM
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From: reno NV
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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.
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.
03-11-11 | 03:09 PM
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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.
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.
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03-11-11 | 03:22 PM
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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?
03-11-11 | 04:56 PM
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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.
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.
Joking...joking.
03-11-11 | 06:24 PM
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From: reno NV
Bikes: caad 9 5. pake track
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.
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.
