David Auker

Riding in the drops was more prevalent in the pre-STI era, as in that
position, you were actually closer to the down-tube shifters. Nowadays,
shifting is probably easier from the hoods, utilizing an easy wrist
action rather than relying primarily on hand motion. Shifting does, of
course, work from the drops...as the race action picks up, you probably
won't sprint with hands on the hoods.

David

STEVEN R HOLLAND wrote:
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> Erik/Mark,
>
> I think you need to read Mr Curry's post again.
>
> I agree with it 100%.
>
> He states "in the drops for aerodynamics and hoods for more comfort".
This is true.
>
> His point is one of "locked arms" being unsafe. That is true.
>
> On the hoods is more comfortable.......isn't that where we all spend
most of our time?
>
>
>
> He never claims you are more stable in the hoods, just more comfortable.
>
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> STEVEN R HOLLAND
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Erik Voldengen
> To: Bryan Curry
> Cc: obra@list.obra.org
> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 3:55:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Tip for PIR Novice Men Part 2
>
> > 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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