Which areo bars?

sd5500

I'm looking for a nice clip on areo bar for the occ. TT.

I like the Deda Carbon clip on bar.

Can anyone recommend a set?

youm0nt

have you checked out vision tech bars?bike nashbar is selling them for $130 i would look into vision tech or profile.i was googling up aero bars and found a good article about 3 aero bars but i cant find it

sd5500

The Vision Tech are nice, but they don't have a "clip-on" solution

youm0nt

ive been looking at profile clip on aero bars at performance bike.i was looking for something around $100.
http://www.performancebike.com/shop...le.cfm?SKU=6126
http://www.performancebike.com/shop...e.cfm?SKU=12667
http://www.performancebike.com/shop...le.cfm?SKU=6491

sd5500

I had the airstryke, and I kinda thought it was cheap.

BugMan

sd5500 - if you're using the aerobars only for time trialing, I suggest not using the airstrykes. I've found the spring action on the armrests to be rather annoying anytime I lift my arm for some reason (which I shouldn't be doing anyway). Whichever bar you do choose, find something with comfortable pads and good width and for/aft adjustment capabilities.

When you find it - let me know what it is!

rv

syntace bars are great.

c2 ultralights are better, then streamliners. not length adjustable, but light and stiff, and also don't have a bunch of little nuts/screws etc. to come loose.

coolworx

Am I crazy for considering aeros for my road/hybrid?

BugMan

coolworx - depends on what you're using them for. If you plan to do time trialing - yes, you are crazy. If you're just looking for additional positions for your hands on leisure rides - go for it. Aero bars are real popular around here with the leisure set - they're not at all interested in time trialing or even racing, but they like the aero bars because they offer a resting place for tired hands - and who can deny they look cool. The elites will snicker (you know... the 10 things they say make you a cycling dork), but who gives a $#!t what they think.

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coolworx

That - and a nice way to squeeze the most out of the descents. Have alot of 'rollercoaster' hills here in Western Massachusetts, and would like to salvage some of the climbing energy expended on the first hill for the next one - repeated as needed ;-)

sd5500

I pulled the trigger on the Deda Clip Black Aero Bar. Its the carbon job. I'll let ya know how it is when I get it.

youm0nt

i have drop down bars(like the ones on road bikes) if i get syntace c2 clip on aero bars,will the arm rests interfere with my handle bars?meaning will it block some of my hand positions?what about other aero bars?i know profile has strykes that have spring loaded arm rests.

BugMan

Profile Air Strykes are among the few that do not eliminate the top bar hand position - but only dorks ride with the hands near the stem! The spring load is clumsy for actually using them in timetrialing (I know - I have them). Get some good fixed position aerobars and learn to ride with your hands on the hoods if you need a break from the drops.

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Harrow

May I suggest Syntace C2 or streamliner.

I bought a set of profile carbon stryke thinking that all the adjustment they had would be good. Just ended up being too many little pieces to lose and fiddle with, and I couldn't get comfortable with them anyway.

So I changed them for the Syntace streamliners. Very simple, very few pieces, and perfect fit !! And they also one of the lightest as well.

They offer simple and useful width adjustment. They are available in three different lengths. Use the guide on the side of the box, and you will choose the correct size first time.

I also got the 'riser kit' that lifts them 2 cm higher to allow me to get my hands under the pads to hold the bar near the stem. (I'm not a cycling dork, but I'm trying !)

Regards,
Harrow.