Gehena

I do not, nor do i intend to start anytime soon, do triathlons. However, i expect you guys to be a lot more experienced in this subject, and so i've come here looking for advice. I'm looking to get a cheap clip on aero bar but not sure what i should be looking at. I currently have $50 in gift cards for amazon so i looked there, but my lack of knowledge has kept me from making any real decisions. Basically, i need to know what to look for in a bar. Is there a particular style that would work best? How much would i be looking to spend on something reliable? I want one more for comfort than speed, is this realistic? Any and all advice is appreciated, thank you in advance.

trsidn 

It may just be me, but I would get a couple sprint triathlons under your belt with a good road bike before worrying about aero bars.

Number400

I use a set of Profile Design bars for the occasional TT and used them in a stage race with a TT stage. I think they were $60 and are easy to switch from bike to bike. I don't change my road bike for them so I am not as low as I would like, but they are nice to have and I tend to do better with them.

OldTryGuy

Due to upper body issues, I frequently utilizing the aerobars on my road bikes, I'm 65. For years I was comfortable using Profile design Air Stryke bars but then a friend gave me his Profile Design T4+ bars and they are even better. You might have to try a number of styles out before finding the best one for you.

Good selection from Amazon but it would be financially better if you had a LBS with a try-it out policy.

Ludkeh

Yes, shorty aerobars designed for road bikes work great! I have a set of Profile Design Jammer GT Aerobars on my road bike and love them. I'm faster with the aerobars and they make my long rides more comfortable.

A few things to remember. You don't want to change your position on the road bike so you need aerobars that will accommodate your current riding set up which is much slacker than a Tri bike set up. That's where Shorty aerobars come into play. They usually have the arm rests positioned between your handle bars and seat. The end of the shorty bars usually don't stick out much farther than the ends of the shift levers. Your hip to leg riding angle remains the same as your current set up and everything is good.

If you pick up aerobars designed for a Triathlon bike, the arm rests are usually at or forward of the handle bars. This set up will not work well with a road bike because it stretches you out way to much making for a uncomfortable, inefficient and twitchy ride. (don't ask my how I know)

I would go for it.

Wallonthefloor

My favorite are the tec9 tt bars sold on amazon. 50$ right up your alley.

b2run

I would get one where the pads flip up. That way, if you get tired of riding aero, the pads will flip up and you can put your hands on the bars. It gives you one more option other than the drops.

thehammerdog

Bike fit baby........its all about the fit. & ur flexibility....

_ediri

I intend the same but i order also the right seat post! I bought this one -> Profile Design Fast Forward So you get also a more Tri-Bike seat position which is also important.