Yeah, his shoulders are a huge frontal area. Watching some "turtling" tips on GCN, the British are huge into TT championships and finding ways to save watts. If you pinch the shoulders forward towards the neck and bring the elbows out just a bit, you get a big drop in frontal area and also more chest expansion for better breathing and a lower HR.
Looking at older photos of his bike, I remember he had a really long stem. I'd worry about going town a bike size requiring an even longer stem and that could cause steering issues and also a risk of equipment failure? I would just get a custom stem fabricated instead. Get one made with a bend in it.
Just googled some pics of Sanders on his bike. I know this is a one-off and a picture isn't what's going on all the time, but if he rides with his shoulders this wide often, it is a great opportunity to bring them in and reduce drag.
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Zen and the Art of Triathlon. Strava Workout Log
Interviews with Chris McCormack, Helle Frederikson, Angela Naeth, and many more.
http://www.zentriathlon.com
Looking at older photos of his bike, I remember he had a really long stem. I'd worry about going town a bike size requiring an even longer stem and that could cause steering issues and also a risk of equipment failure? I would just get a custom stem fabricated instead. Get one made with a bend in it.
Just googled some pics of Sanders on his bike. I know this is a one-off and a picture isn't what's going on all the time, but if he rides with his shoulders this wide often, it is a great opportunity to bring them in and reduce drag.
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Zen and the Art of Triathlon. Strava Workout Log
Interviews with Chris McCormack, Helle Frederikson, Angela Naeth, and many more.
http://www.zentriathlon.com
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ZenTriBrett: Apr 16, 18 11:46