I dont ‘get’ drop bars.. help? – Page 2 – Bike Forum

altrezia · 2019-08-08T16:25:13Z

Hey all. I love my MTB. I'm still relatively new to it, but so far every time out on it has been great fun. I love exploring the local woods finding new little trails and the odd jump. I love going to Swinley (and I know it's tame), and can't wait to explore further. I'm already looking forward to upgrading from my little Rockhopper and to a full-suss bike. That's all great. But - I also like road bikes. I love how they look, and I'm currently building up a Tarmac SL4. I've been lent a bike from a friend to use before mine is ready, and whilst I've been using it a fair bit, I can't really understand the benefit of the drop bars - they don't feel so comfortable and I assume it's because I'm not doing it right. So; what am I missing? Why do gravel bikes have 'em when I think flat bars would probably be better (for me), and how are you supposed to use them? :D Cheers all, very stupid question I know but I've been wondering what I'm doing wrong for a while now.

munrobiker

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Sometimes I don't cover the brakes because I'm riding uphill. 🤨

Posted : 09/08/2019 6:20 pm

whitestone

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Sometimes I don’t cover the brakes because I’m riding uphill.

But how do you stop yourself going backwards? 😕

Posted : 09/08/2019 6:25 pm

Nobeerinthefridge

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I'd be amazed if Iainc hasn't gone over the bars on a climb....
🙄🤣😂

Posted : 09/08/2019 7:53 pm

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