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I Set Up my HOODS Like REMCO EVENEPOEL!! And The Aero Gains are AMAZING.

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Overview

Charles describes trying a new aerodynamic “inverted” setup on his road bike handlebars—rotating the hoods inward—after noticing pro riders (notably Sebastian Berwick and Remco Evenepoel) doing it.

Motivation

  • Because his hands are low on the bars and the hoods are normally straight, he’s been getting:
    • tension in both wrists
    • pressure points on both wrists
  • His workaround is to rotate the hoods so they align with the natural wrist drop that happens when his arms are raised “holding the hoods,” which releases the tension.

Adjusting the Hood Setup

Charles explains how he sets the hood angle:

  • He loosens the hoods and rotates them “until it gets resistance” from the tape.
  • He warns not to overtighten:
    • tight hoods may not rotate properly in a crash
    • could increase the risk of breaking
  • After initially noticing one hood rotated too far inward, he:
    • corrects that side
    • then matches the left side to the right
  • Once both hoods are fully rotated inward, he rides.

Training / Riding Session

  • At the track, he performs warm-up laps.
  • He then completes a sprint workout:
    • 45 consecutive 6-second sprints
    • each sprint separated by 24 seconds of break
  • After the intervals, he rides easy and begins giving feedback.

First Impressions

He reports several benefits:

  • His palm can sit comfortably in the “hole.”
  • His wrist rests more naturally on the flat bar while holding the bar gently.
  • With Shimano Di2, he can comfortably operate the shifting buttons on top of the hoods using his finger/pinky while staying stable and aerodynamic.
  • He notes he’ll need more mileage to judge the change fully.

Cautions / Usability Notes

Charles highlights trade-offs:

  • Standing or climbing feels:
    • less stable
    • possibly lower power (hands are closer together)
  • It’s more “twitchy” around other riders.
    • He wouldn’t recommend it if there are many people nearby due to the risk of needing a quick, stable movement.
  • He suggests the position is best for breakaways, where aerodynamic savings matter more and comfort/stability demands are lower.

Wrap-Up

  • He thanks Luna Lem (shown in subtitles as “lulemen”) for clothing from the “On the Move” campaign.
  • He plans to keep the inverted hood setup for a few hundred kilometers, then reassess whether he returns to straight hoods.

Presenters / Sources

  • Charles (host of the video / speaker)
  • Sebastian Berwick (pro rider referenced)
  • Remco Evenepoel (pro rider referenced; shown rotating his hoods)
  • Lantern Roof (interviewer/source mentioned in reference to Berwick)
  • Shimano Di2 (component referenced for shifting)
  • Luna Lem (“On the Move” clothing brand referenced)

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