Tankman Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Ever seen Charles Solomon do this, he has some sick skills!Crossed arms with opposite hands on the hoods, lying flat on the bar!There was a photo from Ronelle of Charles doing this on Killarney last year some time, cant find it now.
jatho Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 I think its absolutely nuts to do this on SA roads, hit a pothole or bump in the road in that position and you're going down hard, agree with Mampara though, if you have the old Shimano Sti's then you have a little more control but I still cringe when I see guys riding in that position, perhaps I've gone soft from hitting the tar at 60KPH earlier this year, the tiny aero advantage you gain from that position cannot be justified for the risk in my opinion.
Tiny K Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 What a dumb questionHow long have you been riding a bike? Gaan kruip onder 'n rots erens in die woestyn Kranswurm! If you have no positive input into the topic, don't bump up your 'posts' count by talking K@K. Back to the topic, I used to do it on my MTB (on the road) but have not tried it on my road bike. If you leading a bunch I guess it's more safer to do and be in an aerodynamic position but I would be moer of a nervous if I was sitting in a bunch and leaning on my bars - means that your hands are far from the brakes..... not lekka
SeanMort Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 (edited) Ever seen Charles Solomon do this, he has some sick skills!Crossed arms with opposite hands on the hoods, lying flat on the bar!There was a photo from Ronelle of Charles doing this on Killarney last year some time, cant find it now. Charles at the 1 Tonner ... and the West Coast Express Edited October 26, 2010 by SeanMort
DRIVETRAIN Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Yes - That's why I have 2 layers of handle bar tape !!!!
Aurora Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 I do it often, feels more aero but also stretches my back. Not very stable but does work well if you know what you doing
manbearpig Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 I'm circumcised so no. Oh wait you said foreARMS! My bad.
Woofie Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 Charles at the 1 Tonner ... and the West Coast Express What a machine! Doing what he does best. Pulling the group along. Did this route a few weeks ago and the SE picked up nicely coming back. Whole group took a bit of strain. Charles was with us, and he was like, no, we are going too slow, so he machined so hard up at the front that left the rest of us taking strain sitting in his slip. Chatted to him before the race on sunday. Said he wasnt feeling well, he had just had his wisdom teeth out. I wonder how he felt on the ride? But back to the topic.You will never find me riding like that. The drops is as far as I venture away.
jmaccelari Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 I do it now and again for two reasons:- more aero- another position
Tankman Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 Woosie[/color]' date='27 October 2010 - 12:50 PM' timestamp='1288176657' post='1197128']You will never find me riding like that. The drops is as far as I venture away. When are you going to change your name?
pastapouch Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 I don't do it. Once you crash because of riding like that, it will be the last time. Very unsafe.
Woofie Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 When are you going to change your name? Â I dont know....Maybe after you change yours?
rudi-h Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 it's way more dangerous than cycling without a helmet...
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