Strategy on the Aerobars
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RV posted 2 years ago.
Having clipon areobars really shouldn't affect your shifting strategy. It is worse being in the wrong gear than the moment that it takes to shift. You don't need to sit up to shift, so a quick arm movement is not a big deal. But going up a hill in too big of a gear will hurt you later on.
You want to be in areo all the time that you can. Flats for sure. Downhills - yes, as long as you feel that you are in control. Nice free speed tearing downhill in areo. Up hills depends - if just a roller then stay in areo - if speed drops (hill gets steep) then may need to come up to the hoods.
RV
It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
So I just got my new (and first) road bike with clip-on aerobars and have some questions on riding strategy.
I know there are some obvious situations when I should be in (long flat stretches) and out (uphills, corners, and tight riding) of the aerobars, but are there any other times or situations where it is better to be in or out? For example, do you ride on the aerobars down hill?
Does having aerobars affect your shifting strategy? Do you shift less to stay in the aero position more? Being a mountain biker I am use to having my shifter right there.
This question depends a lot on the course, but what general percentage do you usually spend in and out of the aero position in a typical sprint tri?
These question may be a bit weird, but I want to make sure I am using them the right way and not doing anything too dumb or dangerous.
Thanks,
Goggles
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