By @amatiz12
The key to success for the last winner of the Milano-San Remo was the use of the dropper post, an invention from the MTB that migrated to the road to improve aerodynamics on descents and became popular after the aforementioned victory. For this reason, Matej Mohoric will repeat the formula and use it in the defense of his crown.
Cyclingnews reported that Bahrain-Victorious confirmed to them that the Slovenian will use this tool to The very classic of this Saturday. Merida -supplier of its bicycles- uses a traditional saddle so it is affable to incorporate this technology, contrary to other squads that have analyzed its use but are prevented because their suppliers design aerodynamic saddles.
“I am aware that it will not be easy to win again, but I think I have a few tricks up my sleeve and I honestly think I can repeat it,” the Slovenian told the media ahead of the 114th edition.
The also known “dropper post” is used to manage the height of the saddle manually and while riding, thus giving the option of managing the center of gravity at will, allowing a more aerodynamic position downhill after the UCI prohibited this type of placements on the bike.
Mohoric showed that the descent from the Poggio is essential for the resolution of the race and he, helped by this tool and a few extra risks, has the chance to repeat the feat in a test that is very open and complex to win.
Alejandro Matiz
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