He said...that naturally he doesn't like to keep his head down. Said...others could do it with ease and he found it difficult to not be more aware of where he was going and what he was seeing ahead of him. He knew it caused more drag but, wasn't comfortable with his back flatter and head down. Guess he overcame it.
you can do this and that but you need drugs...he was even worse in this years tour de france..he did not dare to take drugs..you you rise your hb from 15g/dl to 16g/dl
that is about 5dl blood..now that is power and you shitty angle has nothing to do with that..
A rider like Alberto Cantador adjusts his position throughout his rides.
The final TT in the 2010 TDF he was shifting his body forward at the edge of the saddle for aerodynamics and when he needed power, he shifts slightly back into his saddle.
Good observation shows that Lance is forced to ride like this since the frame and handlebars are totally different. Winning most of the time trails he did, it's questionable why he needs to change. With the design of the handle bar, riders have no choise as to go forward on the saddle.
@azt3c well for a bike fit you should try your local bike shop they might have a bike fit studio or tell you where you could find one that is in or close to your area. for any help you should go to a bike shop and they should know about everything you want to know. you should look up places in your area or expo, etc that could have a bike fit
Were his times better before or after?
superfisto 3 months ago
Were Lance's TT times better in 2008 or 2010?
superfisto 3 months ago
@superfisto 2010 cause he did no time trials in 2008
ilbirichinomusic 3 months ago
He said...that naturally he doesn't like to keep his head down. Said...others could do it with ease and he found it difficult to not be more aware of where he was going and what he was seeing ahead of him. He knew it caused more drag but, wasn't comfortable with his back flatter and head down. Guess he overcame it.
sawink 3 months ago
Well, I heard that Armstrong did so well TTing because his drivetrain was on the left side causing much less drag. And weight. And mechanicals.
Cruzanracer 5 months ago 4
why is the gear on the wrong side ?
omwendel 11 months ago
@omwendel - Because the picture is flip to the other side. Look at the letters written on the bike. THe Nissan and the Trek is backwards. :)
planetserpo 11 months ago
@omwendel its a flipped picture, check out the graphics/words on the bike
schraut5 10 months ago 2
you can do this and that but you need drugs...he was even worse in this years tour de france..he did not dare to take drugs..you you rise your hb from 15g/dl to 16g/dl
that is about 5dl blood..now that is power and you shitty angle has nothing to do with that..
bergslag 1 year ago
A rider like Alberto Cantador adjusts his position throughout his rides.
The final TT in the 2010 TDF he was shifting his body forward at the edge of the saddle for aerodynamics and when he needed power, he shifts slightly back into his saddle.
Which is a good technique to try.
dahgutone 1 year ago
The 2008 picture was his traditional position when he road in 2003-2005 victories. I assume it gave him more efficiency rather than aerodynamics.
But for 2010, a dramatic change.
RadioShack got the new bike with a new geometry and started all over.
And his new position. Is phenomenal.
His prologue ride in the TDF 2010, showed how is form changed.
dahgutone 1 year ago
New position is much better.
MyChaz1 1 year ago
the pedal stroke is different in both pictures
therefore
the analysis is incorrect
glozick 1 year ago
@glozick of course the pedal stroke is different. he is in different positions
nurbSoldier 1 year ago
@glozick Not at all, the measurement is taken from the centre of the BB, therefore it doesn't make a blind bit of difference!
barron312 1 year ago
Good observation shows that Lance is forced to ride like this since the frame and handlebars are totally different. Winning most of the time trails he did, it's questionable why he needs to change. With the design of the handle bar, riders have no choise as to go forward on the saddle.
FugaziMan1 1 year ago
hi, how can i know how to get the best position on a bicycle ? in my case i use a MTB but i do more road than offroad
azt3c 1 year ago
what type of position like a TT position what?
cyclingpro99 1 year ago
@cyclingpro99 the best position for a MTB, is there any kind of site or sofware that helps oyu when you need a bike fit ?
azt3c 1 year ago
@azt3c well for a bike fit you should try your local bike shop they might have a bike fit studio or tell you where you could find one that is in or close to your area. for any help you should go to a bike shop and they should know about everything you want to know. you should look up places in your area or expo, etc that could have a bike fit
cyclingpro99 1 year ago
@azt3c on a mtb just get your seat height right and your good.
Crich775 1 year ago