I used the shoe and saddle weight loss justification for the increase in stem weight I incurred to run the aero bars I bought.
I did finish that work. Next outdoor ride with a decent backdrop I'll take pics. It brings a nice "semi integrated" look to the Propel in the cockpit.
Internal cable aero bar with the cables mostly going through the stem. They don't enter the stem from inside the bars totally, but it did get rid of a bunch of extra.
First ride was good. Just a minor RD adjustment after some miles. Shifting smooth. Loving all the hand positions. Going to 40cm from 44cm didn't feel too odd. The reach is a touch longer on same length stem. But feels good. Bought the little $20 out front mount for my Elemnt.
I even got all "matchy" with the bar tape and frame colors.
Even the wife, who pretty much hates bike stuff, noticed the bar tape job and how it looked and made a compliment! I was like, whoa, if she said something.......it must be pretty cool!
Now, I just need a domestique so I don't have to keep that 2nd bottle cage on the seat tube.