Jeannie Longo

The Obree Position: The “Superman” position

Posted by in EXTRA on 18. Čvn, 2009 | Komentáře nejsou povolené u textu s názvem The Obree Position: The “Superman” position

The Invention After Graeme Obree was banned by the UCI at the world championships 1994 under mysteriuous circumstances, his fans wondered if he would come back. And he came back, presenting another new position: This time he used common equipment: A normal bike, a very long stem (Look Ergostem) and a Profile Aerobar (extended to […]

Graeme Obree (4)

The Obree Position

Posted by in HODINOVKA on 18. Čvn, 2009 | Komentáře nejsou povolené u textu s názvem The Obree Position

In 1993 the hour record was broken by Graeme Obree, an relatively unknown rider, at least outside Great Britain. In the past years the hour record had been attacked by well known road racing stars. Even more surprising was his “home made” bicycle and his position on this bike. His unique, compact riding position allowed […]