On Wed Jun 25 10:17:00 2025 Zen Cycle wrote:
On 6/25/2025 7:23 AM, Roger Merriman wrote:
Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
On 6/24/2025 4:38 PM, AMuzi wrote:
https://www.renehersecycles.com/our-handlebars-are-not-uci-compliant-
and-we-dont-care/
I just measured mine on my ~40 year old touring bike and my 53 year old
utility bike. Neither meet current UCI standards.
I've long noticed that I slightly outcoast almost everyone in our club
when riding the brake hoods, and I'm far from the heaviest. That's even
without using my aerobar, which gives a further huge benefit. Maybe my
(slightly) narrow handlebars (~38 cm?) are a partial explanation.
I believe they give a marginal advantage, but I?d suggest body position and clothing would have greater impact.
Roger Merriman
For us mortals that's correct. In the professional world where
milliseconds or single 100ths of CdA count, it can make the difference between a win and _not_ a win.
Frank is likely in a more aerodynamic position - even though others may _appear_ to be in the same position. Nuances count more at higher speeds.
While I agree with you I strongly dounbt that Frank is in a more aero position on a touring bike. More likely a higher weight which carries more energy at any speed.
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