Hi All -
I currently have a nice pair of Profile CBX Pro Aerobars on my Aegis Trident and am considering changing over to a Road bar/clip-on set up. I just moved to London and for handling purposes (riding to work) and comfort, I think it may be more useful (and cheaper than buying a new bike). I'm not competing in any races longer than an Olympic distance this year, but may jump to Half Ironman next year.
Anyone have experience using Road bar setup in long distance races? Any suggestions on types of Road bars/Clip ons I should look at?
Thanks!
I have used both,but because I'm an old bikie I lean towards road bars with clip ons.
Have used road bars with clips at two Ironmans Lake Placid as well as many other shorter races, on hilly courses. I feel that set up,on a hilly course,is superior to aero bars. For just general riding on the road and getting to work or riding in a pack...road bars.
Easton is making some good road bars right now as is Bontrager...for clip ons,Profile Design is awesome. They have a wide range on styles and a good price point.
Good hunting!
Oh...and don't dump the aeros...you may want em back sometime.
The Trident's geometry is not designed for a drop bar. Stick to the bullhorns. For hilly courses and general commuting, get a road bike.
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If your tri bike is fit properly, you would be kneeing yourself in the chest and be unable to breathe in the drops. A bullhorn is roughly equivalent to the height of riding on the hoods of a drop bar.
Triguy...Spot On! I didn't even think of the fact that the geo would be off...,but then I don't know my way around pure tri bikes that well.
Thanks
Thanks for the advice.
Good point. I have been fitted for my Trident w/ my aero bars and it feels great in the aero position. It's a tough call b/c I don't want to buy another bike for commuting (space and money).
I was thinking I could change to drops simply b/c I think I have some room on the top bar to mimic a road geo. I'm about 5'10, 165 (longer torso, short legs..proportionally) and the bike size is 54cm..My old roadie was 56cm.
Just get a beater for commuting. Some 8 speed roadies can be had pretty cheap. As for space, get a decent rack. I have 4 bikes in my apt. living room on one rack. Doesnt take a WHOLE lot more space than a single bike. I think all my other tri gear takes up more space.