I've only ever been the most amateur of cyclists, but I find the "Pantani" posit...

		jessaustin on June 14, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Which cyclist hill descent position is superior? (... I've only ever been the most amateur of cyclists, but I find the "Pantani" position (or perhaps the nearest facsimile of it that I can perform) is the most comfortable and stable for descending steep hills at speed. With my stomach on the saddle, I never worry about pitching forward and my arms are aero yet still able to steer.

And having your weight back means you can brake a little bit without going over the bars.