Originally Posted by
ridelikeaturtle
Are those aero handlebars? Wouldn't you get more aero effect by not wrapping the entire bar? Or is it for comfort on your setup, to wrap them completely?
Yes, they are the
Bontrager XXX Aero Handlebars. While they are very nice, there's no way on earth I would've paid what Bontrager is asking for them had they not come on my bike to begin with.
In regards to bar tape, I debated whether I should tape the tops or not, but am very glad I did. I used Shimano padded tape and because the tops are now slightly padded, I can ride in an time-trial position in relative comfort when on smooth roads. Without the padding of the tape, riding in that position would pretty much be elbow bone on carbon... ouch!
I did see riders riding in this position in the 2020 Tour de France. Here's what I'm talking about...
