Stability and control, handlebars.
09-07-12, 10:02 AM
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09-07-12, 12:26 PM
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For some reason, at 3a.m. last night my brain wasn't telling me that there is a difference between the two.
I was all "drops are drops"
Yeah I think my next bars will be road drops +hoods. Although I have to admit I like the aesthetic of my track bars
Or maybe I'll just throw risers on my Hour and use it as my "around town" bike - and pick up something geared if I still want to pursue longer rides after this winter. ****ing hobbies just drain my bank account.
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09-08-12, 07:45 PM
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Common mistake.
Just because it's called a track bike doesn't mean it is.
You guys would be amazed. Even on the track, 75% of the handlebars used are actually road bars...because track bars are so uncomfortable.
09-08-12, 09:47 PM
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Whoa.
So people put track drops on their road bikes, and road drops on their track bikes.
Seems like road drops are winning the battle though.
So people put track drops on their road bikes, and road drops on their track bikes.
Seems like road drops are winning the battle though.
09-08-12, 10:04 PM
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09-09-12, 07:11 AM
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Not that I disagree with the comfort factor Carlton but how much of that choice is because the rider is maintaining the same riding setup across multiple platforms/bikes? Or does that not really play a factor?
09-09-12, 08:02 AM
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Track drops are only useful in events where a standing start is crucial. In most events, you don't sprint right out of the gates, so there isn't a need to come so far out of the saddle to where your forearms would hit the tops of your bars, so track drops aren't needed for more than a couple events.
Here's a standing start. Pay particular attention to the forearms. This is literally the only purpose served by track drops.
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09-09-12, 08:50 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Track drops are only useful in events where a standing start is crucial. In most events, you don't sprint right out of the gates, so there isn't a need to come so far out of the saddle to where your forearms would hit the tops of your bars, so track drops aren't needed for more than a couple events.
Here's a standing start. Pay particular attention to the forearms. This is literally the only purpose served by track drops.
09-09-12, 09:16 AM
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And I do standing starts
09-09-12, 09:34 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
That's the only time you ride your bike?
Phil Schwartz calls BS.
Phil Schwartz calls BS.
09-09-12, 11:35 AM
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You're right, I should change my bars all the time.
09-09-12, 11:36 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
I know.
09-09-12, 11:40 AM
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Listen here *******, you ever change handlebars on a track bike? I have to loosen two bolts, and then tighten them again.
Nevermind, this is probably too complicated for you.
Nevermind, this is probably too complicated for you.
09-09-12, 04:30 PM
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That's probably not a determining factor.
Track drops are only useful in events where a standing start is crucial. In most events, you don't sprint right out of the gates, so there isn't a need to come so far out of the saddle to where your forearms would hit the tops of your bars, so track drops aren't needed for more than a couple events.
Here's a standing start. Pay particular attention to the forearms. This is literally the only purpose served by track drops.
Track drops are only useful in events where a standing start is crucial. In most events, you don't sprint right out of the gates, so there isn't a need to come so far out of the saddle to where your forearms would hit the tops of your bars, so track drops aren't needed for more than a couple events.
Here's a standing start. Pay particular attention to the forearms. This is literally the only purpose served by track drops.
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