{"id":2322,"date":"2022-06-29T20:48:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T20:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/combativo.pt\/dont-feel-confident-dropping-down-with-your-hands-on-the-drops\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T14:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:12:59","slug":"dont-feel-confident-dropping-down-with-your-hands-on-the-drops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/combativo.pt\/en\/dont-feel-confident-dropping-down-with-your-hands-on-the-drops\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t feel confident dropping down with your hands on the drops?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a problem that is common to most people who practice road cycling, but that most are unaware of.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re talking about them descending the drops (at the bottom of the handlebars) and effortlessly and safely reaching the brake levers to brake.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most practitioners are unable to do it unless they exert themselves completely. This causes you to lose complete control over the bicycle, resulting in a feeling of insecurity.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most situations, this &#8220;forces&#8221; the athlete to always move their hands to the top of the handlebars whenever it is necessary to brake safely, in order to be able to brake safely. Another method, though less common, is to begin braking before it is necessary, so that the brake lever is within reach to brake immediately.<br\/><br\/>The image perfectly illustrates this: two cyclists descending with ease and confidence in control of their bicycles. <br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like to solve this, or other problems? Talk to us; we have the knowledge, experience, and technology needed to help you.<br\/><br\/><br\/>Photo credit: \u00a9BettiniPhoto<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a problem that is common to most people who practice road cycling, but that most are unaware of. 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