How flat...

[roadiewill]

How flat/straigtht should your back be when riding on the hoods/drops? Should it be completely straight or slightly curved.. or is it just down to your body?

 

[chris667]

Lots of theories, but none of them are true. There really isn't a be all and end all, otherwise these forums would be soooo boring.

 

[chris667]

Actually, are you talking about setting the bike up, or riding posture?

 

[roadiewill]

riding posture

 

[RedBike]

It all depends what you aim to achieve.

Sat very nearly bolt you'll be comfortable but not very areodynamic.
A completely flat back is the most areodynamic but not very comfortable.

If you're on the drops then its probably for areodynamic reasons. In which case your back should be as flat as your flexability will allow. No point riding with a flat back if it hurts / you can't breath!

If you're on the hoods a good comprimise between areodynamics and comfort is in order.

If you're on the flats then you should be sat up opening your chest for climbing / as comfortable as possible.

 

[roadiewill]

thanks redbike

 

[chris667]

Yeah, what redbike said.

 

[jimboalee]

The experience I have is the Lumbar Vertebrae should be at 45 Degrees when riding on the flat, with the hands on the hoods.