{"id":11277,"date":"2017-07-11T10:30:27","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T17:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/livetoplaysports.com\/news-press\/?p=11277"},"modified":"2017-07-11T10:24:39","modified_gmt":"2017-07-11T17:24:39","slug":"dropper-posts-on-road-bikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livetoplaysports.com\/news-press\/2017\/07\/dropper-posts-on-road-bikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Dropper Posts on Road Bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the 2017 Tour de France, Mavic neutral-support bikes<\/a> were seen running KS dropper posts<\/a>, sparking a flurry of interest in the feasibility of running a dropper post on a road bike.<\/p>\n

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Previously concerns regarding the weight or incompatibility of a dropper post have held road riders back from running the posts on their gravel or cyclocross bikes, but with the super-light (420g) offerings from KS coming in a variety of post sizes, those fears are disappearing.<\/p>\n

Dropper posts, Like KS’ LEV, bring several very functional adjustments to a road bike. A dropper post opens up the ability for a rider to change the strain on their primary muscle groups mid-climb. By lowering the seatpost, more strain is put on the riders quads, and less on their glutes, hamstrings and core.<\/p>\n

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When running a dropper seatpost, a rider can also stay in the saddle longer during\u00a0high speed descents, making aerodynamic tucks easier and safer, while retaining the ability to pedal.<\/p>\n

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Finally, as with mountain bikes, riders running dropper posts through rough terrain can\u00a0lower their saddles out of the way, opening up more room to maneuver the bike, and allowing the rider to lower their center of gravity to boot. For ways to make the most of this newfound ability, study the tactics of riders like Yoann Barelli.<\/p>\n