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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-22-19, 09:01 PM

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Are Drop bars just an illusion for most?

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Posted By Caliper

Walking would certainly hurt less. I can do a...

Walking would certainly hurt less. I can do a flat bar if it's got about 15* of sweep or so? Less than that and my wrists hurt and hands start tingling within 5 miles or so.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-04-19, 10:00 AM

Replies: 801

Are Drop bars just an illusion for most?

Views: 99,561

Posted By Caliper

I agree in as far as that individual is...

I agree in as far as that individual is concerned. When that individual then turns around and says "you don't need XYZ equipment, it isn't useful" while they themselves are using it wrong... Then I...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-04-19, 08:33 AM

Replies: 801

Are Drop bars just an illusion for most?

Views: 99,561

Posted By Caliper

1) why would your THUMB be reaching for a brake...

1) why would your THUMB be reaching for a brake lever? That's what your index finger is for. Thumbs don't do shifting or braking on drop bar controls so keep the thumb around the bar when braking...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-03-19, 02:51 PM

Replies: 801

Are Drop bars just an illusion for most?

Views: 99,561

Posted By Caliper

Maybe they are for many riders, but I would lay...

Maybe they are for many riders, but I would lay that at the fault of the rider who hasn't set up their bike correctly or values form over function (ie: running lots of drop just to look cool). If...

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