Because it would be pointing directly at my chest/stomach in that situation, rather than at my bike (for flats/risers).
It doesn't really matter who makes the mistake, it's just an example.
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Because it would be pointing directly at my chest/stomach in that situation, rather than at my bike (for flats/risers).
It doesn't really matter who makes the mistake, it's just an example.