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Any suggestions on how to anchor down front end in 45 mph winds?

Nearly blown off while riding through an intersection...
Hit a side gust and drifted into the next lane involuntarily

Fully adjusted to the damp weather by just embracing the inevitability of wet feet
Warmth being provided by wearing scuba dry suit booties

I'd suggest a more aero position, rather than your sit up and beg sail in the wind posture. Your short stem means you have little weight on the front wheel.

^ makes sense,.. I will admit being a slave to habit

So much kinder to my back having upright posture in the saddle, especially while wearing a backpack

Might try a stem to stretch out a bit more or swap out risers in the rain for drops to help shift more weight forward

Haven't had any issues with sore back or neck because of such a compact bikefit

Thanks for the input

Any suggestions on how to anchor down front end in 45 mph winds?

More fork rake = easier to ride in cross wind.

Or just get used to the bike.

Front disc wheel will add weight and make you faster...

How the hell did I miss this three years ago?

Sweet Jesus...

If you do get a front disc, don't forget to turn the seatpost around to account for the change in camber.

Camber should never be changed, that small seaside resort on the South coast of England is perfect as it is, even if it is always windy.

Went out today on drops much milder wind/half dry roads was much more pleasant than anticipated... When the wind picks up in wet conditions I'm going to try a negative rise stem with flop n chopped bars instead of risers to help duck wind

Self posted in rat/beater thread

Tempted to squeeze some 32c's for winter so long as they fit

Where's the spok?

a negative rise stem with flop n chopped bars instead of risers to help duck wind

I'm going to try a negative rise stem with flop n chopped bars instead of risers to help duck wind

You mean riding in the drop like on your current set up?

@skrtluv, you're almost there dude. Spray the chainring black, replace the white front tyre with a black one and (arguable the hardest task) tape the bars properly from top to bottom in black tape. Done!

^^ sum thing more along these lines... Minus the layback post.. Setup from a few winters past

@Tijs, might splash monies on some rubber champ grips maybe, the rest will be decided when it's time to replace ounce worn out

Passed on to my brother for paint work favors... Not really missing the weight penalty,.. Admittedly it felt slower than what's on there now from light to light.... Thought it looked cool

Got me a Thomson stem to finally matchup the seat post for this seasons sub zero temperatures...

My God, I think he's got it...

the wind will change and he'll put on some stupid bar set up

Not really missing the weight penalty,.. Admittedly it felt slower than what's on there now from light to light.

It felt slower because you change position, not weigh

Unless you've gain a staggering amount of weight of course.

Or it'll rain.

Got me a Thomson stem to finally matchup the seat post for this seasons sub zero temperatures...

Or as the old saying goes:
When nights do lengthen
And there be a frost,
For your rep to strengthen
Match your stem to your post.

Trek T1 carbon fork selling for 35euro (50 Can dollars) from local seller in classifieds... Tempted to pull the trigger on this one

As springtime draws near
And rain starts to fall,
To ride free without fear
Fit the horns of a bull.

when windy, just flip the risers upside down

Won't make any difference.