^ That's actually a pretty neat use of dropper posts on road bikes! I must have missed that. Pretty sure the new Shimano neutral service bikes don't have droppers.
Originally Posted by
Kimmo
Another use aside from allowing a more aero tuck would be to allow you land a big drop-off - seat height is definitely the limiting factor for that; more than a foot gets pretty silly fast. But the rest of the bike can hack it, as evidenced by all those Road Bike Party vids.
Can't say I've ever needed to tackle a foot or higher drop on my road bike, the roads much bet a lot worse where you are.
