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Discussion: Aero Bars follow up
Subject: Aero Bars follow up By: Patrick B. Written on: 2006-05-26 12:58:03 Message: I got as a graduation gift some clip on aero-bars. I want to throw them on my Cannondal r700. My question is, how do you figure out what angle they should be at? Is there a website to help me with this? I am worried of putting them on improperly and ending up tweaking my back, as I am also a marathon runner this would be devastating. Thanks.
Subject: RE: Aero Bars follow up By: Tim O. Written on: 2006-05-26 13:35:44 Message: Patrick, that may be personal preference. However, I always look at how the professional Triathlete's and profession Cyclists set up their aero bars and then I adjust from there to get what "feels" right to me. The cyclists care less about comfort and more about performance (power output, reduced frontal area, etc...) as they do not ride the Aerobars very often. I think the professional Triathletes care about that as well however some may balance it with comfort that are doing long distance. I follow the cyclists lead as I don't ride on mine much except for races and some training so I only care about performance. I can put up with the discomfort for up to 50 or 60 miles. I like mine Aerobars to be parallel to the ground. I don't like the lift up angle that I see on some. But like I said it is personal preference and depends upon how long you will ride on them in any one race/training set. Nice Graduation gift!
Subject: RE: Aero Bars follow up By: Kei R. Written on: 2006-05-26 13:36:13 Message: The store I bought my bike from put them on for me, free of charge. :-)
Subject: RE: Aero Bars follow up By: Patrick B. Written on: 2006-05-26 16:31:09 Message: thanks for the help, I appreciate it.
Subject: RE: Aero Bars follow up By: John H. Written on: 2006-05-26 19:53:53 Message: Like Ron said, it's personal prefreance. The most dramatic I've seen is Floyd Landis who won the Tour of California's individual time trial. His hands were up in his face like a downhill skier rather than almost paralelle to the ground. Obviously works for him. I thought about his position and when you look at a downhill skier and a time trialist they both are in a tuck position (the skier squating like a cyclist), hands together, shoulders narrow and as flat a back as possible. Comfort is the main goal because they are only effective when your down on them. You'll have to try different angle to see what works for you.
Subject: RE: Aero Bars follow up By: Ronald F. Written on: 2006-05-26 20:41:23 Message: John, On my previous ride ( a road bike ) I liked having the aero bars turned up. I think the reason may have been that it held me from sliding forward as a result of the longer top tube. On my new tri bike I like them level. Just have to play with things a bit.
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