Video: Joaquim Rodriguez posts footage of spectacular crash - but it's not him

Looks like he just brake too late and been over speed then got understeered from hard brake at last seconds

Lucky him though he not get fatal, you could end up in ambulance on the way to hospital that way . . .

ColT wrote:

Good advert for not descending on the hoods, if you ask me. 

Why??

cyclisto wrote:

ColT wrote:

Good advert for not descending on the hoods, if you ask me. 

Why??

Seriously? 

I thought it was fairly common knowledge (and common sense) that descending on the drops give far better control. Being on the hoods increases the risk of hands slipping off...

In this case, I'm guessing that the rider could have braked more efficiently.  I could be wrong, of course, in which case, forgive me for wasting your time.

Just Gooooooogled it - plenty of debate, but this explains "why?" (for me):

"Gripping the drops on descents keeps your hands closer to the brakes so that you can easily control your speed and apply maximum braking power to stop in a hurry if needed. It ensures that your hands won't come off the bars if you hit a bump. It lowers your center of gravity for better cornering. And, it makes you more aerodynamic so that you are less buffeted by the increased wind at speed, and can go faster if you want to, too (just gently apply the brakes if you don't)."

Col

ColT wrote:

cyclisto wrote:

ColT wrote:

Good advert for not descending on the hoods, if you ask me. 

Why??

Seriously? 

I thought it was fairly common knowledge (and common sense) that descending on the drops give far better control. Being on the hoods increases the risk of hands slipping off...

In this case, I'm guessing that the rider could have braked more efficiently.  I could be wrong, of course, in which case, forgive me for wasting your time.

Just Gooooooogled it - plenty of debate, but this explains "why?" (for me):

"Gripping the drops on descents keeps your hands closer to the brakes so that you can easily control your speed and apply maximum braking power to stop in a hurry if needed. It ensures that your hands won't come off the bars if you hit a bump. It lowers your center of gravity for better cornering. And, it makes you more aerodynamic so that you are less buffeted by the increased wind at speed, and can go faster if you want to, too (just gently apply the brakes if you don't)."

Col

also lowers weight onto the front for grip, hands are lower on the levers for better feel and modulation, hence less likely to lock up and fly over the bars

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also lowers weight onto the front for grip, hands are lower on the levers for better feel and modulation, hence less likely to lock up and fly over the bars

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I would add it depends on where you are descending if it's very steep your arse will already be high and thus more likely to go over the top. Also wind resinstance can be your friend as well as your enemy meaning less braking needed! Horses for courses. One rule for every situation? 

I would hope my mates were a little more concerned than they were, oh and don't thump the handlebar sideways when riding. That way leads to ouch! 

whobiggs wrote:

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also lowers weight onto the front for grip, hands are lower on the levers for better feel and modulation, hence less likely to lock up and fly over the bars

I would add it depends on where you are descending if it's very steep your arse will already be high and thus more likely to go over the top. Also wind resinstance can be your friend as well as your enemy meaning less braking needed! Horses for courses. One rule for every situation? 

 

I would hope my mates were a little more concerned than they were, oh and don't thump the handlebar sideways when riding. That way leads to ouch! 

surely getting lower allows you to push your rear end back quite far - you can even lay your tummy flat on the saddle, but of course, one must be wary of snagging one's tackle between the rear tyre and brake, that will sting a little

Schweiz wrote:

Joaquim Purito Rodrigeuz is a lucky bike rider! Crash like this can be extremely fatal. Stay safe team road.cc

Why is he lucky?

bendertherobot wrote:

Schweiz wrote:

Joaquim Purito Rodrigeuz is a lucky bike rider! Crash like this can be extremely fatal. Stay safe team road.cc

Why is he lucky?

ROFLing. He is having lady luck for a friend if he can ride away after THAT CRASH!