I ride on my hoods--not in the drops at all, ever. I love my drop handlebars, though. They give me more hand positions than flatbars (my commuting bike has flat bars).
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Thread: I bought the wrong bike!
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10-23-2008, 04:32 PM #1
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10-23-2008, 05:22 PM #2
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er, ummmm. How much would you want for it??
Seriously!
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10-23-2008, 05:31 PM #3
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The bike was $1299-- now with 194 miles --in perfect conditon-- I was going to list it for $1000.
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10-24-2008, 01:18 AM #4
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Ï hardly ever ride in the drops either mostly on the hoods or top position, except for descents where I get so much more control.
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10-24-2008, 05:03 AM #5
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Almost always on the hoods here. I am not completely unflexible but I feel like it when I ride in the drops. I do it when I am bombing down a straight descent or for a little stretch but mostly just hoods or tops of the bars.
If you hate it, sell it. No use loathing your primary bike and it sounds like you won't ride the Dolce if you add to the stable.Amanda
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10-24-2008, 05:05 AM #6
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I would hazard a guess that few ride in the drops as their primary riding position. Do you ever ride on the hoods?
I generally ride on the hoods, tops on climbs, drops on descents or trying to go faster.
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10-24-2008, 06:33 AM #7
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I'm glad I've got my 7500 FX... Flat bars make me happy.
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