Pogacar is just proving Enzo Ferrari was correct when he said "aero is for those who can't build engines"
@tomaszzytkiewicz19925 ай бұрын
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.
@gregmarcus30645 ай бұрын
Pogi means handsome too in Filipino.
@TheBassallyear1005 ай бұрын
he sets his position forward rotated to be climbing dominant. PT did a pretty good review on this last year.
@mvp_kryptonite5 ай бұрын
Oh I’ll have a watch of that then
@Al.25 ай бұрын
That is true, but little seat to handlebar drop is another idea.
@richiejames9285 ай бұрын
Tadej is the don. Boys becoming a phenomenal sprinter too!!….joy to watch.
@Philatlondon15 ай бұрын
I doubt they're riding as high as 75psi on 30mm tubeless.
@nakrule77845 ай бұрын
especially with hookless rims
@DR_1_15 ай бұрын
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?
@RudiDwiHartanto5 ай бұрын
@@DR_1_184 psi on hookless is way too high and dangerous. 84 is usually the max pressure
@DR_1_15 ай бұрын
@@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.
@stephenbetley95965 ай бұрын
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.
@user-sz8qg7ci9f5 ай бұрын
Didn't Andy Wilkinson ride a hybrid frame when he set the British 24hr record. Because comfort was important?
@veganpotterthevegan5 ай бұрын
I'm guessing it was more for the stability from the long wheelbase. He ran pretty normal tires for his setup.
@chesterthomas50935 ай бұрын
Greatest all-round cyclist of his generation, but sure, let’s criticize his position. Doesn’t seem to be slowing him down at all.
@sepg50845 ай бұрын
No one is immune to criticism
@veganpotterthevegan5 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with logical criticism. These clowns are totally incapable of that though.
@PBabel-ne3hc5 ай бұрын
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.
@JDPhader5 ай бұрын
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
@MrJhockley5 ай бұрын
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.
@rickappleton46035 ай бұрын
Kinda reminds me of the position Sean Kelly used to ride.
@farty815 ай бұрын
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.
@Thomas-fy9yc5 ай бұрын
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.
@DevelopingNLАй бұрын
Where does he place his cleat in relation to first and fith metatarsal?
@Al.25 ай бұрын
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...
@drsus05 ай бұрын
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.
@GhostYT_lat5 ай бұрын
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 😂
@drsus05 ай бұрын
I heard it in my head when I tried it ;) @@GhostYT_lat
@derrysandy-tp6jp4 ай бұрын
Pogacar is in whatever position that allows him to put out 10 million watts an hour. Function over form...
@lovenottheworld57234 ай бұрын
What would the team leader care about aerodynamics when it's the other riders shielding them from the wind.
@Sam321go5 ай бұрын
his position is so bc the new uci rule with the shifters last year his position was way lower and tucked in
@dausmoithai61985 ай бұрын
I thought you are still in Malaysia, Francis? How come you seems to be in London doing the interview?
@K.D.B235 ай бұрын
Pre recorded
@mikehorst52525 ай бұрын
Pogacar's position is the 21mm tires of the 90s.
@Sills715 ай бұрын
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.
@vbinelli5 ай бұрын
If he’s able to put more power down in this position than he loses in aerodynamics it’s worth it.
@MrSethsamson5 ай бұрын
2:30 aero is dead. This shop rat chuckled and fell off his chair.
@StopTheRot5 ай бұрын
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.
@elioteddies12945 ай бұрын
He likes the higher cadence I believe
@farty815 ай бұрын
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.
@maurodebaets4 ай бұрын
shorter cranks are proven to be better for aerobic efforts: the increase in cadence outbenefits the increase in torque
@StuffandThings15 ай бұрын
pro cyclists have always (mostly) looked the same #diversity
@Phat-rj3jo5 ай бұрын
I think European pros usually have a longer reach and flatter back, where as Pogacar looked more bunched up.