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Originally Posted by fanfugutastic
(Post 16224202)
I came from hardtail mountain biking where you tend to hover over the rear seat when descending to help absorb impact. I orient my cranks parallel to the ground, hover about an inch off the saddle and grip the saddle with the insides of my thighs. Keeps me aero, gives my butt a break, and keeps me stable. This is only when I spin out my cassette though. Until that point, I am seated and pedaling.
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I sometimes do when riding with a group. As I'm heavier than most, gravity is my friend going downhill. If I'm pulling away too fast or catching up with other riders, I stand up to give my rump a rest plus slow down instead of hitting the brakes. However I'm ready to sit down quickly if I do need to hit the brakes or go around a bend. A lower center of gravity is better in both cases.
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ill sit up in a paceline to slow down going downhill, that is about it
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Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
(Post 16224292)
^What I do too, particularly on technical/bumpy descents. Hands deep in the drops, forearms flat, back flat, weight in the pedals, knees gripping the top tube. Kind of like skiing a downhill course, tucked but taking the bumps. Also puts more weight on the front wheel to keep the shimmy monster away. Guy shimmied out and died on RAMROD last year. Braking, I just move my butt back. On smooth descents I'll sit because it's easier but control isn't as good.
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Originally Posted by RollCNY
(Post 16223395)
If I am pedalling, no.
If I am coasting, kind of. I put the cranks parallel to the ground, put probably 90% of my weight on then, and have almost no weight on the saddle. I also try to get my torso as low as I can get it. |
Originally Posted by thump55
(Post 16223540)
I don't even stand up to pee in the toilet.
While I am not a sailor, I say she would have made Whitefish Bay if she'd put 15 more miles behind her. |
Originally Posted by coasting
(Post 16223177)
Nope. I tuck in and it feels more stable.
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Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 16224848)
What are we talking about here??
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My bike feels unstable if I stand when going downhill, maye it's because there is something loose, or my bike just isn't that good. I prefer to stand at the crest of the hill and power through the top of the hill and then sit back down when I'm going downhill.
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I sometimes stand with only one hand on the bars as a subtle hint to the car in front that they're going too damn slow
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Sometimes I fart so "robustly" that my rear lifts off the saddle several inches but I wouldn't call that standing....
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Only if my back is tight from stream lining.
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Originally Posted by kgoings
(Post 16223174)
I started standing going downhill to give my butt an extended break from the saddle. But I noticed I feel a little more balanced standing ( I understand my current bike is not fit to me, so this may change when I get my good bike ) and I also feel like the ride is smoother as my legs absorb some of the road chatter on unsmooth roadways.
Just curious if others do this. Or if this is a faux pas and I should stop. I don't want to get into bad habits. |
Originally Posted by kgoings
(Post 16223174)
Do you stand going down hill?
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Originally Posted by gc3
(Post 16225934)
Sometimes I fart so "robustly" that my rear lifts off the saddle several inches but I wouldn't call that standing....
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I always go down hill sidesaddle.
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