Shifter hoods were obviously designed to be mounted in a particular location on the bars. In relation to their design, are they meant to be a linear extension of the top of the bar, before it curves to the drop section? This is not taking into account comfort or reach issues.
Mine are sitting closer to the rider and as such pointing upwards at around 30 - 40 degrees. When riding on the hoods, most of the pressure is in the webbing betwixt my thumb and forefinger. I am assuming this is incorrect.
Shifter hoods were obviously designed to be mounted in a particular location on the bars. In relation to their design, are they meant to be a linear extension of the top of the bar, before it curves to the drop section? This is not taking into account comfort or reach issues.
Mine are sitting closer to the rider and as such pointing upwards at around 30 - 40 degrees. When riding on the hoods, most of the pressure is in the webbing betwixt my thumb and forefinger. I am assuming this is incorrect.
Brendo
Soumds to me like they are too far up, It should be comfortable with the pressure on the ball of your palms. Go get it checked out by your local Bike shop.
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Shifter hoods were obviously designed to be mounted in a particular location on the bars. In relation to their design, are they meant to be a linear extension of the top of the bar, before it curves to the drop section? This is not taking into account comfort or reach issues.
Mine are sitting closer to the rider and as such pointing upwards at around 30 - 40 degrees. When riding on the hoods, most of the pressure is in the webbing betwixt my thumb and forefinger. I am assuming this is incorrect.
Brendo
If you have broadband, have a look at the sample of Steve Hogg's "Sitty Pretty" DVD at this site. You might find it helpful and better than my lame description.
Shifter hoods were obviously designed to be mounted in a particular location on the bars. In relation to their design, are they meant to be a linear extension of the top of the bar, before it curves to the drop section? This is not taking into account comfort or reach issues.
Mine are sitting closer to the rider and as such pointing upwards at around 30 - 40 degrees. When riding on the hoods, most of the pressure is in the webbing betwixt my thumb and forefinger. I am assuming this is incorrect.
The usual recommendation is that the tips of the levers should be in line with the straight section of the drops (or tangent to the end of them). But I've seen quite a bit of variation from this, presumably due to personal preference. I have them a bit lower, because I'm comfortable stretched out.
Shifter hoods were obviously designed to be mounted in a particular location on the bars. In relation to their design, are they meant to be a linear extension of the top of the bar, before it curves to the drop section? This is not taking into account comfort or reach issues.
Mine are sitting closer to the rider and as such pointing upwards at around 30 - 40 degrees. When riding on the hoods, most of the pressure is in the webbing betwixt my thumb and forefinger. I am assuming this is incorrect.
IMO it's all personal preference. My shifter hoods are placed so that they're extensions of the flat bit of the bars, effectively turning the bars in to bullhorns. I find that very comfortable, my LBS guy thinks it looks absolutely hideous but if it's right for me, it's right for me.
I did pay some attention to hood position on the TDF, there doesn't seem to be a consensus. Some riders have the tip of the hood level with the flat, others have them as I have them and others still have variations.
Shifter hoods were obviously designed to be mounted in a particular location on the bars. In relation to their design, are they meant to be a linear extension of the top of the bar, before it curves to the drop section? This is not taking into account comfort or reach issues.
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Mine are sitting closer to the rider and as such pointing upwards at around 30 - 40 degrees. When riding on the hoods, most of the pressure is in the webbing betwixt my thumb and forefinger. I am assuming this is incorrect.
IMO it's all personal preference. My shifter hoods are placed so that they're extensions of the flat bit of the bars, effectively turning the bars in to bullhorns. I find that very comfortable, my LBS guy thinks it looks absolutely hideous but if it's right for me, it's right for me.
I did pay some attention to hood position on the TDF, there doesn't seem to be a consensus. Some riders have the tip of the hood level with the flat, others have them as I have them and others still have variations.
Move them to where's comfortable for you.
-- EuanB
I'm with the flat approach, but that seems to be what campag are aiming for, the 'normal' shimano position seems to be much higher.
Shifter hoods were obviously designed to be mounted in a particular location on the bars. In relation to their design, are they meant to be a linear extension of the top of the bar, before it curves to the drop section? This is not taking into account comfort or reach issues.
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Mine are sitting closer to the rider and as such pointing upwards at around 30 - 40 degrees. When riding on the hoods, most of the pressure is in the webbing betwixt my thumb and forefinger. I am assuming this is incorrect.
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IMO it's all personal preference. My shifter hoods are placed so that they're extensions of the flat bit of the bars, effectively turning the bars in to bullhorns. I find that very comfortable, my LBS guy thinks it looks absolutely hideous but if it's right for me, it's right for me.
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I did pay some attention to hood position on the TDF, there doesn't seem to be a consensus. Some riders have the tip of the hood level with the flat, others have them as I have them and others still have variations.
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Move them to where's comfortable for you.
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-- EuanB
I'm with the flat approach, but that seems to be what campag are aiming for, the 'normal' shimano position seems to be much higher.
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The shimano ones seem to be shaped to sit upwards from the bars, whereas the Campy ones sit much flatter. Maybe there is no science behind it, they just design it for where it feels comfortable to the testing group.
I've rolled mine forward a little (Shimano) but there is still a noticeable hook upwards. There is around a 40mm vertical gap between the bottom of the levers and the bottom of the drops. I don't think it's optimal, but then again it fits about as well as everything else on my bike.
