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Grasp the handle and control the direction of life

Grasp the handle and control the direction of life
2024/3/30 12:35:00

The thrill of breaking through the wind and galloping through the world is an irresistible temptation for all cyclists. For those who pursue speed, road bikes are undoubtedly the best choice. In order to improve speed and reduce wind resistance, the structure of road vehicles has undergone many innovations, the most obvious of which is that their handlebars are completely different from those of mountain bikes. The shape of the handlebar determines our riding posture. There are three common grip positions on road bikes - upper grip position, lower grip position, and lateral grip position. Today, let's talk about the different effects they bring to cycling.



Upward position

Extend your arms naturally, grip the rubber part of the handlebar, and your index and middle fingers can easily grip the brake and gear, which is the upper grip position. The upper grip position is a commonly used grip position for road bikes. When holding onto the upper grip position, our upper body can naturally rise, making riding relatively comfortable.

The upper position has relatively insufficient aerodynamics, high wind resistance, and slow riding speed. It is not suitable for use in strong winds or downhill sections. But when holding the upper grip, we don't have to look up hard, we can timely judge the road conditions, and quickly grip the brake and control the gear to respond. So, the upper handlebar position is more common in complex road conditions, daily cycling, and leisure riding. It is safer to use the upper handlebar position in situations such as urban roads where people come and go, uneven roads, and standing up to climb and shake their bikes.

Of course, our posture also has a significant impact on wind resistance. When you bend down and have your forearms parallel to the ground, the wind resistance of holding the upper grip position is even equivalent to that of holding the lower grip position. However, this posture requires super strong core strength and consumes a lot of energy.



Lower position

Holding the lower part of the handle with both hands, the index finger can easily hook onto the end of the brake lever, which is the lower position. The lower grip position is the most aggressive position. When holding it here, our palm position is lower than the seat cushion position, our body's center of gravity tilts forward, and our back bends roughly parallel to the ground. The windward area of our body is very small, the wind resistance is low, and the aerodynamic effect is good. So, in road racing and professional driver training, the use of lower handlebars is quite common.

The lower position requires high physical fitness and is prone to fatigue. Ordinary riders need to train for a period of time before they can master it. When using the lower grip, we must be pursuing speed. At this point, you can try to lower your body as much as possible. If you can make your forearms parallel to the ground, the wind resistance will be minimized. At the same time, remember not to lower your head. A streamlined helmet design can reduce wind resistance, and lowering your head will increase the windward area.



Horizontal position

Grasp the handlebar crossbar position with both hands, and at this point, you cannot brake or change gears. Keep your body straight, which is the handlebar position. When holding the crossbar position, it is similar to a mountain bike riding posture, but because the grip is on the middle part of the handlebar, the width of the hands is smaller than the width of the shoulders, making it difficult to control the bike and easily swaying left and right when encountering ditches and ridges. In addition, due to the inability to reach the brake and transmission, when holding the crossbar position, only the direction of travel can be controlled. In case of emergencies, it is necessary to switch to the upper or lower lever position for braking, which can lead to accidents if the response is not timely.



The lateral position has high wind resistance, which is not conducive to high-speed cycling, but its advantage is that it is very easy, with a posture similar to daily walking, making it easy to observe the road conditions, appreciate the scenery, and reduce energy consumption. So the crossbar position is often used in situations such as low-speed climbing, leisure cycling, and scenic riding. Remember, the handlebars should be used on less crowded and flat road sections, and be prepared to switch at any time to ensure safety.



The different handlebars of a road bike complement each other. When riding, we need to switch the corresponding handlebars according to different road conditions and our own state. Multiple handlebars can be used alternately to unleash our physical potential and achieve faster speeds.


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Home > News >

Grasp the handle and control the direction of life

Grasp the handle and control the direction of life
2024/3/30 12:35:00

The thrill of breaking through the wind and galloping through the world is an irresistible temptation for all cyclists. For those who pursue speed, road bikes are undoubtedly the best choice. In order to improve speed and reduce wind resistance, the structure of road vehicles has undergone many innovations, the most obvious of which is that their handlebars are completely different from those of mountain bikes. The shape of the handlebar determines our riding posture. There are three common grip positions on road bikes - upper grip position, lower grip position, and lateral grip position. Today, let's talk about the different effects they bring to cycling.



Upward position

Extend your arms naturally, grip the rubber part of the handlebar, and your index and middle fingers can easily grip the brake and gear, which is the upper grip position. The upper grip position is a commonly used grip position for road bikes. When holding onto the upper grip position, our upper body can naturally rise, making riding relatively comfortable.

The upper position has relatively insufficient aerodynamics, high wind resistance, and slow riding speed. It is not suitable for use in strong winds or downhill sections. But when holding the upper grip, we don't have to look up hard, we can timely judge the road conditions, and quickly grip the brake and control the gear to respond. So, the upper handlebar position is more common in complex road conditions, daily cycling, and leisure riding. It is safer to use the upper handlebar position in situations such as urban roads where people come and go, uneven roads, and standing up to climb and shake their bikes.

Of course, our posture also has a significant impact on wind resistance. When you bend down and have your forearms parallel to the ground, the wind resistance of holding the upper grip position is even equivalent to that of holding the lower grip position. However, this posture requires super strong core strength and consumes a lot of energy.



Lower position

Holding the lower part of the handle with both hands, the index finger can easily hook onto the end of the brake lever, which is the lower position. The lower grip position is the most aggressive position. When holding it here, our palm position is lower than the seat cushion position, our body's center of gravity tilts forward, and our back bends roughly parallel to the ground. The windward area of our body is very small, the wind resistance is low, and the aerodynamic effect is good. So, in road racing and professional driver training, the use of lower handlebars is quite common.

The lower position requires high physical fitness and is prone to fatigue. Ordinary riders need to train for a period of time before they can master it. When using the lower grip, we must be pursuing speed. At this point, you can try to lower your body as much as possible. If you can make your forearms parallel to the ground, the wind resistance will be minimized. At the same time, remember not to lower your head. A streamlined helmet design can reduce wind resistance, and lowering your head will increase the windward area.



Horizontal position

Grasp the handlebar crossbar position with both hands, and at this point, you cannot brake or change gears. Keep your body straight, which is the handlebar position. When holding the crossbar position, it is similar to a mountain bike riding posture, but because the grip is on the middle part of the handlebar, the width of the hands is smaller than the width of the shoulders, making it difficult to control the bike and easily swaying left and right when encountering ditches and ridges. In addition, due to the inability to reach the brake and transmission, when holding the crossbar position, only the direction of travel can be controlled. In case of emergencies, it is necessary to switch to the upper or lower lever position for braking, which can lead to accidents if the response is not timely.



The lateral position has high wind resistance, which is not conducive to high-speed cycling, but its advantage is that it is very easy, with a posture similar to daily walking, making it easy to observe the road conditions, appreciate the scenery, and reduce energy consumption. So the crossbar position is often used in situations such as low-speed climbing, leisure cycling, and scenic riding. Remember, the handlebars should be used on less crowded and flat road sections, and be prepared to switch at any time to ensure safety.



The different handlebars of a road bike complement each other. When riding, we need to switch the corresponding handlebars according to different road conditions and our own state. Multiple handlebars can be used alternately to unleash our physical potential and achieve faster speeds.


whatsAPP
WeChat
Miss Wu
WeChat
Li Sheng's

Miss Wu:+86 18138919539

Li Sheng's phone number:+86 13068661129

Email:sales@bfsjun-bike.com

Add:Building 2, Hui'an Building, Leliu Fu'an Industrial Zone, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province



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