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Post by Rocket on Sept 14, 2013 23:12:54 GMT
Apparently most cyclists spend 90% of their time on the hoods. I seem to spend 90% of my time on the drops for the aero benefit. I seem to be fortunate that my heart and lungs can supply far more than my legs demand so I don't have breathing problems hunched over all the time. Have I got it wrong or should I do what works for me?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 23:14:20 GMT
I'm on the hoods most of the time, dunno why though i just kinda naturally position myself that way.
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Post by baz on Sept 14, 2013 23:14:27 GMT
I guess you don't have a belly
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Post by Rocket on Sept 14, 2013 23:15:41 GMT
Good guess Baz
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Post by baz on Sept 14, 2013 23:17:21 GMT
You must be fit enough Rocket to be able to be on drops that % fair play to you but im thinking the older the person the less likely they gonna be on drops and more on the hoods.
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Post by ozzrahog on Sept 14, 2013 23:19:31 GMT
hoods, cant get a good enough view of the road ahead on drops
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Post by baz on Sept 14, 2013 23:21:49 GMT
I prefer hoods, i have a belly, to much beer drinking, im Irish i drop to "drops" going down hill.
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Post by baz on Sept 14, 2013 23:36:00 GMT
Just do not feel comfortable having mitts on drops and pedaling at same time, harder to breath and a bit harder to control?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2013 0:15:30 GMT
Apparently most cyclists spend 90% of their time on the hoods. I seem to spend 90% of my time on the drops for the aero benefit. I seem to be fortunate that my heart and lungs can supply far more than my legs demand so I don't have breathing problems hunched over all the time. Have I got it wrong or should I do what works for me? Maybe you would benefit from slamming the stem if you are on the drops that often.
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Post by Rocket on Sept 15, 2013 0:34:53 GMT
A good point Harley. I may have a try by putting the spacers on top of the stem but I'm already well hunched over as the seat post is not far off maximim extension. I do like to be efficient though.
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Post by Big Brother on Sept 15, 2013 12:09:56 GMT
On the hoods 90% of the time, on the tops the other 10, especially when climbing and blowing a fair bit.
Went on the drops the other day whilst going to work and it felt strange, struggled to reach the brake levers. Note to self: Need to drop bars slightly to get levers near vertical.
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Post by cocopops on Sept 15, 2013 12:30:39 GMT
Only used the drops once, bike felt unstable prefer riding on the hoods anyway
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2013 14:28:18 GMT
It's funny because you're actually supposed to have better control on the drops, it just feels a bit shakey and different. Think it's just a case of getting used to it.
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Post by brianevesham on Sept 15, 2013 14:37:23 GMT
Hoods for me most of the time but as my gut is slowly disappearing I spend more time down on the drops than before as I can now breathe as my gut is not pushing up against my lungs any more. Still room for improvement though.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2013 14:38:04 GMT
Headmaster time! Don't understand why anyone would own a road bike and not use the drops when situation dictates! I've even done some great climbs in the drops, not supposed to I suspect. If nothing else, using the drops freshens up your approach to some descents/climbs, and is especially useful to make progress on the flat.
For my money it's practice, practice, practice.
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