What’s up with Tadej Pogačar’s riding position?

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[@BryanHoefer]

Pogacar is just proving Enzo Ferrari was correct when he said "aero is for those who can't build engines"

[@tomaszzytkiewicz1992]

Pogi is one of the best looking riders on their bike. Last year he was really aero now he changed it again. He looks super cool on the bike, his position and cycling fashion always kept my eye on him.

[@gregmarcus3064]

Pogi means handsome too in Filipino.

[@TheBassallyear100]

he sets his position forward rotated to be climbing dominant. PT did a pretty good review on this last year.

[@mvp_kryptonite]

Oh I’ll have a watch of that then

[@Al.2]

That is true, but little seat to handlebar drop is another idea.

[@richiejames928]

Tadej is the don. Boys becoming a phenomenal sprinter too!!….joy to watch.

[@Philatlondon1]

I doubt they're riding as high as 75psi on 30mm tubeless.

[@nakrule7784]

especially with hookless rims

[@DR_1_1]

Apparently you can. DT-Swiss recommends not to go over 84 psi for 30 mm... I know that's not Ineos wheels, but DT is most likely conservative in their advice?

[@RudiDwiHartanto]

@@DR_1_184 psi on hookless is way too high and dangerous. 84 is usually the max pressure

[@DR_1_1]

@@RudiDwiHartanto For 30 mm hey recommend max 84 for tubeless and max 109 psi for tubes. I don't think they ride hookless, might be banned by the UCI btw.

[@stephenbetley9596]

Nothing wrong with his position. He's a very skinny Sagan. Sagan known for his power but also not so flexible position. Rode the bucket shaped fizik most of the time.

[@Thomas-fy9yc]

I’ve seen gravel riders at events running 35c semi slick tires, while I’m rolling 44c knobbies for extra forgiveness on descents and gravely corners. I may not be as fast on tarmac or flat sections as them but my chamois is a lot cleaner at the end of the day.

[@PBabel-ne3hc]

The white roads of Strade Bianche are not that hard to ride when dry. 30 mm tires are totally alright (in my case Challenge Strada Bianca, of course tubeless). I‘ve ridden them this year, one day after the pros, no puncture of whatsoever. The pros had it a bit harder due to the rain, but yes, they are pros with pro skills. There were very few crashes, but nothing really bad.

[@user-sz8qg7ci9f]

Didn't Andy Wilkinson ride a hybrid frame when he set the British 24hr record. Because comfort was important?

[@veganpotterthevegan]

I'm guessing it was more for the stability from the long wheelbase. He ran pretty normal tires for his setup.

[@JDPhader]

Strade Bianche is not nearly as bad as you make it out to be. I was there for the race in 22 and rode it on 2020 TCR with 18 mm id rims and 25 mm Vittoria Corsa Control tires with tubes and without any problems. I have enormous mtb background though, so perhaps you just can't ride off tarmac. :D

[@rickappleton4603]

Kinda reminds me of the position Sean Kelly used to ride.

[@farty81]

GC riders have never been particularly aero. Look at Nibali, Froome etc. They sit in the wheels most of the day, so they want to be comfy and then powerful on the climbs. They let the doms do all the stupid the aero stuff because they have hours in the wind. Pog is plenty aero enough for the power he's pushing and the amount of time he's on the front.

[@MrJhockley]

How is riding on the drops with a horizontal upper back not aero? Straight arms on the hood it sitting up. Horizontal arms on the hoods is only slightly better than being on the drops.

[@dausmoithai6198]

I thought you are still in Malaysia, Francis? How come you seems to be in London doing the interview?

[@K.D.B23]

Pre recorded

[@Al.2]

I've noticed Pog's position being upright, too. He makes the winning moves on steep climbs and after that he can just bend his elbows... or not even bother. I guess, do NOT slam that stem after all...

[@chesterthomas5093]

Greatest all-round cyclist of his generation, but sure, let’s criticize his position. Doesn’t seem to be slowing him down at all.

[@sepg5084]

No one is immune to criticism

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Nothing wrong with logical criticism. These clowns are totally incapable of that though.

[@drsus0]

most pro will sacrifice all for more Aero, including Pog. They only keep returning to the less aero position because UCI keeps making all their attempts illegal. Pog for example rode with the most insanely uncomfortable bar/lever positions for a whole season, and then the UCI nicked it.

[@bradthomas5050]

Most find the levers turned inward very comfortable. That's what convinced me to try it and I would agree. Not sure where you heard it was uncomfortable. The three benefits: 1. Aero 2. Comfort 3. Trendy 😂

[@drsus0]

I heard it in my head when I tried it ;) @@bradthomas5050

[@Sam321go]

his position is so bc the new uci rule with the shifters last year his position was way lower and tucked in

[@derrysandy-tp6jp]

Pogacar is in whatever position that allows him to put out 10 million watts an hour. Function over form...

[@mikehorst5252]

Pogacar's position is the 21mm tires of the 90s.

[@lovenottheworld5723]

What would the team leader care about aerodynamics when it's the other riders shielding them from the wind.

[@vbinelli]

If he’s able to put more power down in this position than he loses in aerodynamics it’s worth it.

[@StopTheRot]

I’ve always liked his position. Not sure why he doesn’t decide to use longer cranks though, for even more torque. Might as well if you’re sitting like that.

[@elioteddies1294]

He likes the higher cadence I believe

[@farty81]

No point riding longer cranks when you can just ride lower gears. The relationship that is important is the arc your foot travels in versus the wheel rpm. Whether that happens with gears or cranks is irrelevant, but it's nicer on your knees not to have stupid long cranks.

[@maurodebaets]

shorter cranks are proven to be better for aerobic efforts: the increase in cadence outbenefits the increase in torque

[@MrSethsamson]

2:30 aero is dead. This shop rat chuckled and fell off his chair.

[@Sills71]

Pogi is in a similar position to almost all of modern peloton, more forward, and higher. It is a position to facilitate the spinning of the pedal at high RPM. It works when the riders body fat is minimized and red blood cells count is maximized. If starved and doped it works.

[@StuffandThings1]

pro cyclists have always (mostly) looked the same #diversity

[@Phat-rj3jo]

I think European pros usually have a longer reach and flatter back, where as Pogacar looked more bunched up.