Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads Vintage bike – am I supposed to be able to ride on the hoods? by VisibleIssue Bicycling Biking Cycling
miasmic on July 14, 2024 9:53 am Yes, but not as a primary position like with modern bikes that have compact bend bars. With this kind of bar the primary position is in the drops, and you’re more likely to use the tops on climbs etc
Certain-Cold-1101 on July 14, 2024 11:33 am Wouldn’t wanna come to an abrupt stop at any time with that steering shaft angle. Looks like it was designed to finish you off
dunncrew on July 14, 2024 1:42 pm I rode the hoods a lot back then. Bar ends pointed at the rear brake. Hoods at whatever level is comfortable
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Yes, but not as a primary position like with modern bikes that have compact bend bars.
With this kind of bar the primary position is in the drops, and you’re more likely to use the tops on climbs etc
Wouldn’t wanna come to an abrupt stop at any time with that steering shaft angle. Looks like it was designed to finish you off
I rode the hoods a lot back then. Bar ends pointed at the rear brake. Hoods at whatever level is comfortable