Mark J. Ginsberg
I am 100% with Eric here.
on drops also = lower center of gravity, and better control of bike.
All my coaches in the 1980s were fans of being in your drops for the first few miles when everyone was nervous, and the last few miles when everyone was crazy.
and yes, if you can not use your drops, either get a bike that fits, or cut off all that excess tubing you are hauling around and hit the UCI weight limit! :-)
Mark
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--- On Mon, 6/8/09, Erik Voldengen wrote:
From: Erik Voldengen
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Tip for PIR Novice Men Part 2
To: "Bryan Curry"
Cc: obra@list.obra.org
Date: Monday, June 8, 2009, 3:55 PM
> Got it? In the drops means flat back for aerodynamics. On the hoods
> for comfort. Elbows bent both times for stability and control.
I very much disagree. If you can't ride in the drops comfortably, get
your bike fit set up such that you can.
Riding in the drops is safer, especially to the crowd you're addressing.
-Erik
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