Want to try aero bars for comfort - need some advice
Hi All,
So I find that with age riding causes some stifness in my hands after about 50 miles so I thought trying aero bars may help and also help me go fastser! Besides, those people riding aero bars look like they are having fun.
But I need some advice.
Firstly with respect to bikes to place said aero bars on. I have two main candidates. A steel road bike with a racing geometry (ie. stack 540 and reach 385) and a CF endurance bike (stack 583 and reach 382). Would you recommend aero bars for one bike over the other?
Secondly, I am 6 foot 185 pounds so a little bit of a belly. Do aero bars only work if you are completely taunt?
Thirdly, I'll initially go clip on to try them out. Any reason to choose above bar or below bar clip on styles?
Finally, any general advice or even recommendations of products would be greatly appreciated. Recall speed is important of course, but secondary as I'm looking for products that are comfortable.
Thanks.