i was browsing through a cycling mag recently and noticed a couple of things a bit odd about armstrong's bike on the hilly stages.
firstly, i noticed that armstrong is using an old style down tube shifter for his front mech. is this for weight? any ideas? p.s. this was not just on the alp d'huez time trial.
secondly, i saw that lance had his handle bars set at a funny angle with the bars seemingly upturned rather than having the dropouts level with the floor. I also noticed other riders doing this. i haven't noticed this before and i don't know why they do it - fad, higher riding position? i went out on a ride today with a similar set up and noticed that you do get a hgher seating position and climbing is slightly more comfortable.
i have a pic which is not great quality but i think you can see what i mean about the bars.
firstly, i noticed that armstrong is using an old style down tube shifter for his front mech. is this for weight? any ideas? p.s. this was not just on the alp d'huez time trial.
secondly, i saw that lance had his handle bars set at a funny angle with the bars seemingly upturned rather than having the dropouts level with the floor. I also noticed other riders doing this. i haven't noticed this before and i don't know why they do it - fad, higher riding position? i went out on a ride today with a similar set up and noticed that you do get a hgher seating position and climbing is slightly more comfortable.
i have a pic which is not great quality but i think you can see what i mean about the bars.