Aerobars??
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Swtyphoon posted 2 years ago.
I don't think aerobars use depends on distance ridden, but rather the style of riding you are doing. Group rides are a no-no, but solo training on paved bike trails or wide roads that are not heavy with traffic are fine. If you are out logging miles and your bike is properly set up with aerobars, you will be more comfortable than riding in the drops or on the hoods, and ride faster as well.
Make sure you find the best bike fitter you can because bike geometry affects your position with aerobars.
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glbrum posted 2 years ago.
S-bends vs. normal bend has nothing to do with aggresiveness or beginner status. It's all about comfort. If they are comfortable, then go for it. I suggest Profile T2+; cheap(in price) and reliable. Aerobars aren't necessarily a "no-no" in a group ride, just DON'T use them unless you are on the front pulling. You may get a few weird looks, but for most part it shouldn't be a big deal. They can be a benefit for any distance so I would suggest getting them.
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Fivetenfrank posted 2 years ago.
glbrum wrote:
S-bends vs. normal bend has nothing to do with aggresiveness or beginner status. It's all about comfort. If they are comfortable, then go for it. I suggest Profile T2+; cheap(in price) and reliable. Aerobars aren't necessarily a "no-no" in a group ride, just DON'T use them unless you are on the front pulling. You may get a few weird looks, but for most part it shouldn't be a big deal. They can be a benefit for any distance so I would suggest getting them.
I concur. I use mine on group rides, but when I am not pulling, I am in the drops or on on the hoods. I also do some team time trialing on my TT bike and I usually stay on the cowbars when I am not pulling.
I also agree that you should get them fit. The fore and aft position is what matters most. If you have the bars too far forward over the front wheel, it will stretch you out too much, and also make your steering squirrelly, because most of your weight is now over your bars.
bikesportmichigan.com has some great articles on proper tri bike fitting. Pay special attention to the angle formed by your forearm and you upper arm. Thats the "magic" angle (roughly 90 degrees) that you have when your in your aero bars.
Good luck. Any questions let me know.
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JamieM posted 2 years ago.
The sprint race I did last week had a 13 mile bike leg and most were using aerobars. They are great to have for any distance, assuming they fit right. Try a few out and find what works for you.
And I recently moved from a single bend to an S-bend and am very happy with the new bars. So ride what you're comfortable with.
I just got a new road bike about 2 weeks ago and have been riding around 20 miles a day. I'm looking to upgrade my bike but shouldn't areobars just be used for longer distances? If I do get areobars are s-bend type to aggressive for a beginner?
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