pedal pressure

[n crowley]

Forgetting about aerodynamic effect, how does the pressure that a rider applies
to the pedal when riding on the hoods compare to that of down in the drops?

[Curtis L. Russell]

On 10 Apr 2004 09:07:19 -0700, (n crowley)
wrote:

>Forgetting about aerodynamic effect, how does the pressure that a rider applies
>to the pedal when riding on the hoods compare to that of down in the drops?

I'm not sure that is as relevant as it once was, back when the Campi
sidepulls were state of the art. Then you could have problems getting
max stopping power from the hoods. Nowadays I prefer the top of the
hoods on the one bike I ride with hoods, because I can modulate them
better. I can haul it down in the wet or the dry from either position.

Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...

[William Holiday]

On 10 Apr 2004 09:07:19 -0700, (n crowley) wrote:

<Forgetting about aerodynamic effect, how does the pressure that a rider applies
<to the pedal when riding on the hoods compare to that of down in the drops?

For me, it's the same. I've noticed that grade changes can result in what feels
like a more powerful seated position and corresponding stroke but upper body
repositioning is primarily for wind footprint. YMMV.

[Ken]

(n crowley) wrote in
om:
> Forgetting about aerodynamic effect, how does the pressure that a rider
> applies to the pedal when riding on the hoods compare to that of down in
> the drops?

Depends on the fit of your bike. For me, I can apply significantly more
power when on the drops than with my normal hoods riding position. I can
also get a lot of power by sitting on the hoods and bending my elbows way
down, but using the drops is more comfortable.

[Jacques Moser]

On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 09:07:19 +0000, n crowley wrote:

> Forgetting about aerodynamic effect, how does the pressure that a rider
> applies to the pedal when riding on the hoods compare to that of down in
> the drops?

These very days, I've ridden quite a lot againt the wind, and I am
trying to learn to use the drops. It doesn't feel very natural yet,
rather a bit cramped. Today I managed to cover maybe 10 km mostly on the
drops, and it felt better to spin more slowly and apply more pressure than
on the hoods.

Jacques