Are Drop bars just an illusion for most?
10-22-19, 02:42 PM
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I'm not responsible for your lack of understanding.
As previously noted, I get more leverage when I'm in the drops vs. on the hoods. That's because my hands are further from the steering axis when I'm in the drops. That's not the sole reason of course, but that's what I brought up when replying to the other guy's erroneous claims about additional leverage being unnecessary.
Congrats on finally dropping the flat bar MTB vs. drop bar gravel bike nonsense.
As previously noted, I get more leverage when I'm in the drops vs. on the hoods. That's because my hands are further from the steering axis when I'm in the drops. That's not the sole reason of course, but that's what I brought up when replying to the other guy's erroneous claims about additional leverage being unnecessary.
Congrats on finally dropping the flat bar MTB vs. drop bar gravel bike nonsense.
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10-22-19, 03:00 PM
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I'm not responsible for your lack of understanding.
As previously noted, I get more leverage when I'm in the drops vs. on the hoods. That's because my hands are further from the steering axis when I'm in the drops. That's not the sole reason of course, but that's what I brought up when replying to the other guy's erroneous claims about additional leverage being unnecessary.
Congrats on finally dropping the flat bar MTB vs. drop bar gravel bike nonsense.
As previously noted, I get more leverage when I'm in the drops vs. on the hoods. That's because my hands are further from the steering axis when I'm in the drops. That's not the sole reason of course, but that's what I brought up when replying to the other guy's erroneous claims about additional leverage being unnecessary.
Congrats on finally dropping the flat bar MTB vs. drop bar gravel bike nonsense.
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10-22-19, 06:50 PM
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This thread got so diverted into ridiculous arcane technical distinctions that I totally don't feel bad about this diversion --how are you doing? Are you doing any more riding these days? And just to stay on topic, do you ever reach for the drops and regret they're not there?
Between the problematic two-week road trip to Amman and all the nasty skullduggery at work in Riyadh, I hardly could get any miles in. I rode my old Raleigh the two miles to the Trek dealership last week - which wasn't exactly fun; a day later, I talked myself into taking my foldie out to run a couple of errands around the neighborhood, and maybe do 15 miles or so afterward. I was dead after about three miles. I could barely make it the half-mile or so back to the house without falling off of the saddle.
10-23-19, 09:18 AM
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Thanks for asking. I wish I could say I'm doing better, though, but the inner demons are having their way again.
Between the problematic two-week road trip to Amman and all the nasty skullduggery at work in Riyadh, I hardly could get any miles in. I rode my old Raleigh the two miles to the Trek dealership last week - which wasn't exactly fun; a day later, I talked myself into taking my foldie out to run a couple of errands around the neighborhood, and maybe do 15 miles or so afterward. I was dead after about three miles. I could barely make it the half-mile or so back to the house without falling off of the saddle.
Between the problematic two-week road trip to Amman and all the nasty skullduggery at work in Riyadh, I hardly could get any miles in. I rode my old Raleigh the two miles to the Trek dealership last week - which wasn't exactly fun; a day later, I talked myself into taking my foldie out to run a couple of errands around the neighborhood, and maybe do 15 miles or so afterward. I was dead after about three miles. I could barely make it the half-mile or so back to the house without falling off of the saddle.
We gotta get your bike problems sorted out--nothing worse than overcoming your inner demons enough to get on a bike that then treats you like it's an outer demon.
11-09-19, 04:20 PM
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Consider also the origin of hydraulic bicycle (disk) brakes; it's an MTB technology; Downhill racing in particular, an adaptation/evolution of motocross/'dirt-bike' tech.
Owing to the MTB origin, there is a 'Dude' factor in the name to refer to them, as opposed to rim brakes, or even mechanical disk brakes.
As in: "Dude, sweet Hydros!"
You just want to argue then.
PS: They don't brake from the drops either.
Owing to the MTB origin, there is a 'Dude' factor in the name to refer to them, as opposed to rim brakes, or even mechanical disk brakes.
As in: "Dude, sweet Hydros!"
You just want to argue then.
PS: They don't brake from the drops either.
However, If you want to continue the Dropbar argument. Then post that in this thread, NOT where you posted it.
11-09-19, 04:36 PM
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I really don't care how people want to use their bike equipment.
But to follow me around the Forum and bring this up in other topics, is as stupid as not using the drops if a person has drops.
But to follow me around the Forum and bring this up in other topics, is as stupid as not using the drops if a person has drops.
11-10-19, 02:48 PM
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Ok. Today I decided to stay in the drops while riding. I tell you one thing, it is great for the Middle Section and abs. I may ride more in it to keep my belly down
06-13-20, 11:10 PM
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apparently this guys thumb grip wasn't enough riding the hoods.
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