Climbing - Tops and Hoods Flat - Hoods and occasionally drops. Descent - Drops Strong wind - Drops Most of the time - Hoods
@music-xj8hf
4 жыл бұрын
Use drop most of time. It is more aero
@birkhansen8210
4 жыл бұрын
@@music-xj8hf bend your arms 90 degrees when on the hoods. That is faster.
@willwalker5805
4 жыл бұрын
What about no handed? 😂
@gdevansh
4 жыл бұрын
@@music-xj8hf remove the handlebars and hold the fork, it's more aero
@owenchuarbx
4 жыл бұрын
I often use the hoods and tops. Rarely on the drops
@liambertuzzi
4 жыл бұрын
GCN: How to hold your handlebars like a pro GCN 30sec later. "Don't try to copy the pros"
@chrisl.6158
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly my thoughts.
@connorgibney7653
4 жыл бұрын
Liam Bertuzzi comedy genius
@sevenrats
4 жыл бұрын
He qualified that with "too much"
@cicckany8540
4 жыл бұрын
I was just going to comment the same.
@backpacker3421
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure what they said right after that was 'don't FAIL to hold your handlebars the way you see pros do sometimes because that can be dangerous on normal people roads'. Then they went on to discuss how to HOLD your handlebars the way pros do when they aren't draping their arms everywhere else.
@Teleken1968
3 жыл бұрын
Just want to say thanks to Conor - I just resumed road cycling after a 35 year break from anything with drop bars. Getting on the drops after that much time off felt completely foreign to me and thus I wasn’t using them. Conor’s advice of “just use them for 5 minutes at a time” was all I needed. Headed out for an evening ride, 5 minutes on the drops later, I regained my confidence and I’m fine now. I realize it may sound silly, but 35 years is a long time. I’m grateful.
@WildOwlTV
3 жыл бұрын
I really like Conor's videos and his presenting style - the right balance of fun and good quality information without too many repetitive cliche's - great stuff and always helpful - thank you GCN 👍
@gcn
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, we’re glad you’re enjoying Conor’s videos!
@markcolella7401
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a kind reminder about the need to be in control at all times. Certainly may prevent a mishap!
@gcn
4 жыл бұрын
Safety first!
@richardharris8538
4 жыл бұрын
I thought I'd pass on a bit of good news, in these pandemic times, for the other oldies here. I recently watched an episode of 'The Nature of Things', hosted by 83-year-old David Suzuki, (former Prof. of genetics at UBC), on aging well. He met up with another octogenarian professor in London, UK, to discuss his research. That prof. is a cyclist, and the program featured a group of senior cyclists, (Redhill CC), and the claim was that regular exercisers like them have immune systems as healthy as typical people in their twenties. They were in their sixties, seventies and eighties. Yaaaaaay! It doesn't mean that we older cyclists are immune from death by covid-19, but we have a fighting chance. :-))
@DougMorley1
4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see and read a comment by another "ancient one" Perhaps it would a good idea for GCN to consider us oldies but goodies in a series of videos.
@apismellifera1906
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you stay strong sir
@richardharris8538
3 жыл бұрын
@@apismellifera1906 Thanks, I'm gonna try. I just recently read in New Scientist magazine about another researcher who checked the immune systems of a group of (very much) older amateur cyclists and got the same finding.
@JollyGiant0
4 жыл бұрын
1:10 love Conor's impression of a bull Walrus, 10/10!!
@5lowburner
4 жыл бұрын
Commuter riding on drops more or less daily for 45 years now, and never thought I needed instruction on how to hold my bars! But I enjoyed it anyway, and the outtake! 🙂 More of those, please.
@gcn
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. We're loving sharing our outtakes with you all!
@PKownzthem
4 жыл бұрын
Careful, Hank or Manon may use that frame to steal out of the cookie jar on the top shelf
@zeblogo
4 жыл бұрын
You guys are the best. And you’re absolutely shortening my learning curve. Cheers!
@chrisraisin5587
4 жыл бұрын
Conor speaks so well. Great enunciation.
@richardgawron7746
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for pushing out entertaining videos in spite of everything that's going on. It would have been easy to say "sorry folks, we're shut down too" and close up shop for a month. I, like many others here look forward to seeing a new video here. Thank you for continuing to deliver.
@raybarber9526
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. I have rarely gone onto the drops. I've found it uncomfortable and a bit disconcerting in traffic. But after watching this video, I decided I'd try the bit at a time suggestion and ended up on the drops for most of my 35 mile ride. And it was comfortable.
@aerontobias6708
4 жыл бұрын
That’s one big ass frame
@FlatSpinMan
4 жыл бұрын
James Cartier Every time I see his bikes I want to say this! Enormous.
@merunkovykefir9578
4 жыл бұрын
Absolute unit
@mykhhh4994
4 жыл бұрын
James Cartier what's the advantages? Must be a reason I've heard it's more stable at speed and fast corners
@battlefieldslayer1138
4 жыл бұрын
@@mykhhh4994 he's just a tall Irish guy
@brauljo
4 жыл бұрын
@@mykhhh4994 Lol get a frame that fits
@Johnjwalt
4 жыл бұрын
Just bought my first road bike this afternoon. Until now, it’s been all mountain bikes for me but I want to see how my top speed can improve. The whole handlebar and position issues are crazy to me! This helps.
@volarex5311
3 ай бұрын
How is it going for you with road bike
@jessicao2643
4 жыл бұрын
Loved this tutorial. I think personally for me I have a bit of a fear from changing positions of the handlebars during a ride because my first time ever trying a drop bar I moved from the top to the lower part of the drop bar and I might have put too much weight on it too fast and it turned my wheel down into the ground. I've been afraid to try riding one ever since.
@richaw6689
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Conor! I'm a hoods and drops man.. Really good advice and timely reminders about safety.. not copying the pros.. too much! I used to get over the front wheel on a decent until I nearly carped it at over 80kmh.. I hit a wet patch.. hilarious outtake too mate! 😂😂👊🏻
@gcn
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rich! Glad you liked the video. Stay safe out there!
@Retinen1
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I was trying to brake from the drops like an old man (as I am). I didn't know about the hood and braking. Nice to learn something new.
@KillersFromTheWest
4 жыл бұрын
I just got my very first road bike (been into MTB for 25+ years), and this video was super informative. Love the straight to the point videos with good information.
@petervandervelden9176
4 жыл бұрын
Missing tips in order to prevent feeling numb, releasing pressure on the nerves inside the palms. I do alternate grippositions.
@lukechastain9483
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I am still new enough this level of information is great.
@iancollins6104
2 жыл бұрын
Thumb and forefinger is probably the most most important tip ever. Saved me a few times.
@allyc85
4 жыл бұрын
Tried holding the bars between thumb and fore finger yesterday and it made a massive difference, so much more comfortable all round!!
@backpacker3421
4 жыл бұрын
A couple of physiological considerations that should help if you are having comfort issues - especially numbness in your hands: 1) make sure your wrist angle is as close to neutral (straight) as possible in all three of the main positions. You may be able to adjust hood position and bar roll to help, but on the tops this will probably take a concerted effort to change your technique. 2) be aware of how much weight you are resting on the bars. Is your core engaged, supporting your upper body weight, or are you resting all that weight on your hands? This can lead to real issues. I finally got rid of numbness in my hands by changing over to padless gloves, because it forced me to stop bearing down so much in order to stay comfortable. The lighter you are on the bars, the better on your body, and the more control you will actually have.
@Jcgalik2
4 жыл бұрын
Best looking bar tape job
@user-wr9iz3kr9k
4 жыл бұрын
i wouldn't like to do taboo referred in video due to your facial expresssion. the effectiveness is magnificent. thank you.
@lucashuang1320
Жыл бұрын
I've owned my gravel bike for a year and a half already. I realized only recently holding onto to the top tips of the hoods is the best for me (not the whole hood). I can pedal the fastest, most aero, and most comfortable at that position!
@ishka5828
3 жыл бұрын
As a newbie i really feel like crashing everytime i hold the dropbar. Lol.
@bruce_356
Жыл бұрын
Same
@douglaspate9314
4 жыл бұрын
I live in the mountains in Andorra so experience with descending, and unfortunately many of us with experience coming off while descending. So the number one tip especially for those when on holiday in the Alps or Dolomiti not used to long descents, while descending please: "Drops not Tops"
@antonhelsgaun
4 жыл бұрын
I'd probably ride on the tops while descending
@Enzo575
4 жыл бұрын
I was hit by a Dodge Charger while riding today
@jonotajian6678
2 ай бұрын
that sounds badass
@adamsalchenberg779
Ай бұрын
@@jonotajian6678if it wasn’t just a charger maybe it would be.
@maksstefan6291
24 күн бұрын
I know it was 3 years ago but hope you doing good mate👍
@ClemensAlive
3 жыл бұрын
My hands are always "falling asleep" on longer rides. I already do use cycling gloves and I also try to hold the weight with my back and not lean with my full body on the handlebars. And no, I dont have capal syndrom.. I dont know what to do anymore, to be honest... it sometimes takes about 4 days until i have full strenght back in my fingers. (especially pinky and ringfinger)
@JamesBriano
3 жыл бұрын
That's awful. Some people swear carbon handlebars will alleviate this-stiff but forgiving through road chatter. It's possible they're just trying to justify another parts purchase-I'd look into it.
@timsj6799
3 жыл бұрын
Something that worked for me was keeping my wrists as straight as possible. Bending your wrists and putting even a little bit of pressure for a prolonged period of time can pinch some nerves. So, keep your hands in line with your forearms. Combine this with keeping the core engaged and potentially losing a bit of upper body weight could be the fix for you. If all else fails, try getting a bike fit (I’d recommend this no matter what). Hope this all helps!
@ClemensAlive
3 жыл бұрын
Got an update that helped me A LOT!!! Saddle was to far in the front^^ Pushed it back just 3 cm. Had a 110k today - no numbness anymore. (Just bak pain, because my muscles are not used to it xD)
@jonpoon3896
3 жыл бұрын
Saddle too high, reach too far, bar drop too low? All possible. Probably more tension on your neck and shoulders than you realize
@150metri
2 жыл бұрын
Get a proper bike fit. Even if it costs a bit, it will benefit your body a lot.
@carsonbagley3274
3 жыл бұрын
I’m 11 years old and I have a 50 mile race coming up on august 7 My dad is getting me a road bike and I have been looking all over the internet so when I get the road bike. I feel nice and good.
@jaliljeffersonsabas3579
Жыл бұрын
the Drops and the hoods are the BEST grips and it was common use for roadbikes
@petinka721
4 жыл бұрын
Conor is the new Matt Stephens! In a giant formate! :))
@transnd
4 жыл бұрын
I try to minimize weight on wrists (avoiding soreness and potential arthritis from grinding) by activating core and legs more, lessening pressure of forward lean.
@Echo_Recon_01
3 жыл бұрын
0:47 Thanks for the reminder GCN.
@anthonyhilchey8215
4 жыл бұрын
Climbing definitely tops descending in the drops. On the flats I’m on the hoods.
@MrBenandbriar
4 жыл бұрын
Wait, I’m supposed to grab them with my hands?? I thought they were for decoration. Thank you GCN!
@p1gnone66
4 жыл бұрын
what ever happened to gloves? lycra backed, chamois shock absorption, and road sand/glass shedding either in a fall or when cleaning a tire when in motion.
@jameskerr7828
4 жыл бұрын
Came here to find this. Always wear gloves for the extra padding, soak up the sweat, keep my bar tape nice etc. But most importantly, if in the worst case there is a crash - hands are protected!
@arneemc4966
3 жыл бұрын
Cleaning a tire when in motion, hahaha 😅. Firstly spit in your gloves is my tip, then clean your tire when in motion.
@esripuppy8872
4 жыл бұрын
Good to see GCN displaying spacers under the stem! Do not obey fashion at the expense of practicality and comfortable fit !
@sevenrats
4 жыл бұрын
I used to road bike but in the last 15 years I have been exclusively mountain biking and just bought a new road bike to get back into it. I was really surprised how light and twitchy the handling is comparatively the first time I got out on the road bike. Especially on the tops. It took a few minutes to get used to it.
@nathanwilliams9695
Жыл бұрын
This guys cycling is on another planet. I can’t tell if he’s quick or not.
@carlosdiaz4685
Жыл бұрын
Just bought my 1st toad bike today. Wow, was not expecting to feep that different to a straght bar, anyways I hope I adapt
@trdboi4208
4 жыл бұрын
you should make a video about bike computers
@marcoleung368
2 жыл бұрын
1:20 best part of this video
@Hambini
4 жыл бұрын
You've run out of content, you need to get me on the show to liven things up!
@cyclenutter2715
4 жыл бұрын
Just waiting for how to sit on your saddle like a pro...
@fukav1am
4 жыл бұрын
It may be surprise to you but many people *are* in fact not sure how to sit properly and where exactly on the saddle. kzitem.info/news/bejne/wpBqwJ93cZOEnoY
@markstone722
4 жыл бұрын
Followed up with how to get on your bike with part 2 being how you get off.
@simonpeneau7802
4 жыл бұрын
Recently i change my position on saddle, i can say this little change make riding more confortable and allow me to ride during 3h without pain on a**. Before change after 1h it was horrible with the same short and saddle (fizik Arione)
@trillbrown3686
4 жыл бұрын
@@markstone722 they've actually already made that video. Seriously
@makkomise
4 жыл бұрын
You spoke too soon mate :D
@mididoctors
4 жыл бұрын
That head tube is insane
@tempusfugit3635
4 жыл бұрын
I’ll also say two positions were missing: 1) hands on top of hoods, pinky under lever, arms parallel to ground; 2) forearms on tops, “invisible aero.” 1) is actually my preferred position at all times, even climbing out of the saddle!
@ghostrager_4525
Жыл бұрын
I don't even use that kind of bike I use a beach cruiser which surprisingly works very well and I usually can keep up with cyclist on road bikes, So beach cruisers can do it too.
@owenchuarbx
4 жыл бұрын
Conor's one tall bloke. Just look at the size of his Pinarello Prince
@gubber123456
4 жыл бұрын
stood beside him at the irish nationals last year....his head was in the clouds couldn't see his face lol
@buckcitycrunk
2 жыл бұрын
i climb on the drops when seated and climb on the hoods when standing it's so much more comfortable. i sprint on the drops, decend covering the brakes.
@buckcitycrunk
2 жыл бұрын
i can get up to 35 mph in 6-7 pedal strokes in a sprint
@oOoACFREEMANoOo
4 жыл бұрын
I put my hands in front of my eyes when desending and when watching the new gcn Videos. Dudes, we are all on lock down. Make appropiate Videos and save these ones for later!!! #stayhomestaysafe p.s. put your thumbs behind the bars, do as you say and not like you show!
@seanmosernyc
4 жыл бұрын
GOOD TO SEE RIM BRAKES!
@giantkidtiff
4 жыл бұрын
so helpful. thank you.
@marciorrs
4 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful Pinarello!
@ibrahim.abouelseoud
3 жыл бұрын
Where do you put the bell on drop bars? Maybe you can do a video for it ?
@duartecid3978
4 жыл бұрын
Where was this filmed? I'm sure I recognise some of those pot-holes.
@alexjoy8418
4 жыл бұрын
Castle Combe
@mookjapuet1183
Жыл бұрын
I'm a beginner, beginning to learn here.
@federicomaisch6812
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@8000RPM.
11 ай бұрын
On my 50 year old bike, I still find the center-pull brakes, with my hands positioned above the Drops, the most comfortable with INSTANT access to the brakes. Quick maneuvers are too difficult, when riding on the Tops. (P.S. I'm an urban rider with the need to perform evasive/emergency maneuvers instantly.)
@jay297610
5 ай бұрын
Very helpful ty
@generosadumo2496
4 жыл бұрын
Nice group set
@fukav1am
4 жыл бұрын
Really nice tyres. No-one first today.
@chesdriane
4 жыл бұрын
Really want to ride! But ughhh quarantine lockdown
@robertbotta6536
3 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@Romace13
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, cheers!
@CAC2024USA
3 жыл бұрын
Find your perfect position is the key
@erengokkaya
4 жыл бұрын
When past a few mins. i have neckpain in this position. what should I do?
@inhabited83
3 жыл бұрын
Whats your advice for people with small hands
@namronraj5649
2 жыл бұрын
Respect for the camera man
@leedorney
4 жыл бұрын
What a nice light video 👌
@eugenome
10 ай бұрын
So how do you reach the bars when you have your hands on the straight section of the top bars, or even the drops? Your fingers seemed quite far away from the brakes on the drops. That's why I like my MTB bars. I can always wrap my fingers around the grips and still reach the brakes. Also what stops your hands sliding up those 45 degree slopey bits?
@steeviekouadio9311
4 жыл бұрын
I used to ride the drop bar during many years ... i’m so used to it since years and I also have a fixed gear for in town and I saw that I have more from if I hold hard the drop bar for climbing hill but I don’t know if i’m doing wrong cuz I don’t do the same on my road bike but hills in town are more higher in degree
@vinnyjhawer7847
3 жыл бұрын
You got a cool bike Connor.
@javaquickscope7300
3 жыл бұрын
I can finally watch this because I bought my first road bike. Trek madone 2.1
@urbanjungle9600
3 жыл бұрын
The epitome of relaxed hands on the bars look no further than Maurizio Fondriest. The guy is poetry in motion and I’m sure he could play a Casio keyboard whilst dropping a wattage bomb.
@abel2cycle989
4 жыл бұрын
That's a great looking bike man👍
@RhymesWithPorridge
4 жыл бұрын
Few things identify a poseur like trying to get aero on the top tube.
@knightshintingpeter7246
4 жыл бұрын
I use the drop at all time
@wawarrior101
3 жыл бұрын
The faces are brilliant 😂😂
@battlefieldslayer1138
4 жыл бұрын
With this quarantine situation there are not as much car, kinda classed as closed roads
@Mike_in_Thailand
3 жыл бұрын
@ 1.50 Connor says to tuck in, stay low and get out of the wind in group in group rides ...I'd like to see you do that Connor, when the others behind you are about your saddle height. They could sit up straight behind him and still be out of the wind ! No way he could get out of the wind if he was behind them.
@adityashetty1392
4 жыл бұрын
Oh man i wish you'd made this video last year. i tried the forearms on the handlebar, hit a speed bump on a descent and wound up with 5 stitches and 3 months off the bike :/
@gcn
4 жыл бұрын
We hope you heal quickly, that sounds painful!
@adityashetty1392
4 жыл бұрын
@@gcn yes yes that was last year. Happy to be safely locked up at home right now :)) Can't wait for when we can all get back out and ride like we used to. Cheers!
@kat1029
4 жыл бұрын
Please please please, l need your opinion. I'm completely beginner, and actually l never had a bike but l want one. Would it be a good idea to have the drop bar for completely beginner or is it better to start with flat bar?
@oschoa
4 жыл бұрын
hope you bros are all good with the lock down. how's Chris going, since there's no racing?
@tn40pedaller17
4 жыл бұрын
Merida reacto 6000 vs pinarello prince which is better and more faster
@mrkickback3105
4 жыл бұрын
Great video- thank you Isn't the way you said to hold the bars o the climbs the same way that you said not to hold them prior though? Or am I getting my wires crossed? Red bar tape looks cool man.
@DhavalJangla
3 жыл бұрын
Have you guys had a ride in mumbai ?
@sleekslayerz
3 жыл бұрын
What bike is this? Such a long headtube and so high top tube compared to regular Dogmas or any road bike in general?
@dycu
4 жыл бұрын
I dont think too much about how to hold it but more about how to feel comfortable holding it. If it uncomfortable I switch grip.
@6ft8incyclist
4 жыл бұрын
We need a show on Coner’s bike
@Active-Cyclist
2 жыл бұрын
With hands on the hoods, I would like to see a discussion on where to put the other three fingers. It looks like Conor literally grips the hood, but I have seen others wrap one or two fingers around the bars at the same time. Is this just personal preference, or is there a reason for one or the other style? Also, 1 finger on the brakes or 2?
@999Reido
2 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me what make/model of handlebar Conor is using? They look perfect - shallow drop - and just what I am looking for
@bobbymoore868
3 жыл бұрын
That headtube!!! What's your bike geo?
@Calispeedboi
4 жыл бұрын
Number one thing I learned from racing is, Most people ride bars that are too wide for the I’m a pretty big guy and I ride 38cm center to center bars.
@lovenottheworld5723
3 жыл бұрын
According to Bernard Hinault you put your hands on the piano when you climb a hill.
@tobiaslindstrom660
3 жыл бұрын
LOVE the colour of hes bartape. Can anyone tell me what that is? ♡
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