Bum Up Sprinting on Drops

[Rich_W]

Must be something in it

[okgo]

Why would you do it if you were not sprinting for something (race, or sprint training?)?

Yes I do it often in races, out of corners it's required sometimes, when attacking, when sprinting for the win etc. when you really go for it the back wheel can skip around a bit on a rough surface!

[80sMatchbox]

okgo said:

Why would you do it if you were not sprinting for something (race, or sprint training?)?

Strava segments, innit?

[IroningMan]

Another bike handling skill to master - and it might get you to the road sign faster one day.

I've recently been trying the Sphinx - better aero than drops for fast cruising, but requires work to sustain.

[okgo]

I think what he is describing in OP is what I imagine you mean by Sphinx.

[Disco You]

okgo said:

Why would you do it if you were not sprinting for something (race, or sprint training?)?

Yes I do it often in races, out of corners it's required sometimes, when attacking, when sprinting for the win etc. when you really go for it the back wheel can skip around a bit on a rough surface!

Because it's fun

[IroningMan]

okgo said:

I think what he is describing in OP is what I imagine you mean by Sphinx.

Could be - forearms horizontal, hands on hoods.

[okgo]

IroningMan said:

Could be - forearms horizontal, hands on hoods.

Like the sphinx almost?

[IroningMan]

okgo said:

Like the sphinx almost?

I know - weird coincidence or what?

[okgo]

anonymous said:

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Aero = foetal

[brianthemagical]

anonymous said:

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Could mean your bike fit is a bit out. Or you're not flexible enough.