I think this aero handlebar and stem project is becoming a boondoggle. It'll work, but I didn't read the spec sheet on the stem before buying it.
It's from a very very legit company that sells aero stems and other things.
It probably weighs equal on its own to an entire normal alloy bar and stem combo.
I'm debating finishing with sanding the paint off the side of the stem to fit the stem into the aerobar and selling the combo unused at a loss. It'd look amazing for someone.
I'm no weight weenie, but the penalty here is almost just silly IMHO.
I know live in a flat area with just some 2min and 3min hills and such, but we're talking an entire 2/3 pound increase in the combo of bar/stem!
I'm guessing the aero would be much better than a huge wide round bar/stem. But still.
I feel so stupid.
Last edited by burnthesheep; 07-11-19 at 06:37 AM.