Drop Bar Reach Positioning for Touring
11-09-19, 02:05 PM
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My position on our tandem, on which we both sport ride and tour. Our position for both modes is identical. For what reason should it not be? So far our longest day ride has been 15 hours, 10,000'.
Note upper arms perpendicular to torso, relatively straight back, bars barely below saddle, extreme winter belly fat. ~ 15 lbs. lighter now.
Note upper arms perpendicular to torso, relatively straight back, bars barely below saddle, extreme winter belly fat. ~ 15 lbs. lighter now.
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11-09-19, 05:04 PM
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11-21-19, 11:51 AM
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Well I got schooled last weekend. Went into one of our many LBS and was professionally fitted; the 90 stem was removed and the original 60 stem was put back on with an extension. Rode 36 miles after and was very happy 
11-22-19, 09:29 PM
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I like drop bars, but found them a bit tiring until someone recommended the "compact" version. With "less" drop, I don't tire so much and can still "get down" when fighting a head wind.
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11-22-19, 09:39 PM
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Less drop, shorter reach from tops to hoods, and drops that also are closer to seat, all made my troll dropbar setup really versatile in all positions-- and as you say, being in drops for bad headwinds is really doable now for me.
