Recent content by lexalbrecht

I train quite a bit with rollers in the winter, but I also use them in the summer when the weather is really nasty, or when I have a very specific set of intervals that I want to complete, especially ones with all-out efforts, or longer efforts. Does anybody else use rollers on a regular...

The lower you can get your head, basically the more aero you will be. Generally speaking, head position is the part that affects aerodynamics the MOST of all on a bike.

In the biggest races, the teams' clothing sponsors can have a leaders jersey made for them. Special helmets, shoes, etc. can also be prepared. This is important so that the racers and teams stay "sponsor-correct", wearing only the brand that they are supposed to represent, and that they have...

Interesting question. I would say saddle width or angle to accommodate for position changes (from on the hoods - climbing, to in the drops - riding aero. ...but I like my bike and its static dimensions during my rides and races :)

Does anybody else ride the trainer indoors for some of their hardest training efforts during the summer? I like to do things like 3 minute all-out efforts, and all-out time trial efforts on rollers. In really heavy training periods, sometimes I'll do a recovery ride on them as well...