Aerobar Setup for Road Bike Advice
06-16-13, 05:54 PM
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Aerobar Setup for Road Bike Advice
I used my road bike, for regular riding, road races and doing Time Trials. At this point no thoughts on buying a TT dedicated bike.
anyways I am thinking of getting some clip on aero bars for my road bike. Its an Argon 18
Now what is the proper set up for an aero bar on a road bike. Considering the front of a regular road bike is higher that that of a TT one
should i have my aero bars pointed up abit or go straight out forward?
Also should the Aerobars be installed on top or under my regular road bike handle bars?
i think i want them underneath for less bulk, but i want to have proper fit
Thanks
anyways I am thinking of getting some clip on aero bars for my road bike. Its an Argon 18
Now what is the proper set up for an aero bar on a road bike. Considering the front of a regular road bike is higher that that of a TT one
should i have my aero bars pointed up abit or go straight out forward?
Also should the Aerobars be installed on top or under my regular road bike handle bars?
i think i want them underneath for less bulk, but i want to have proper fit
Thanks
Last edited by CanadianBiker32; 06-16-13 at 06:12 PM.
06-16-13, 06:11 PM
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I think it's whatever is most comfortable for the rider. I had mine pointed up for awhile, as I became more comfortable in the aero position I lowered mine. Also good ideal to check out the fast forward seat post.
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If you're a pro, then go to the wind tunnel and find what causes the least drag.
If you're not, find what's most comfortable given the proper positioning.
If you're not, find what's most comfortable given the proper positioning.
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Focus on comfort and comfort only....as you ride you will make any needed changes. Flexibility will determine the set up.
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rotate your fit triangle forward for best results.
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It depends on what fits you, but you'll likely want them under the bars. One problem with clipon bars is that if your regular bars are set at the right height, the added height of the clip ons tends to put you in too high of a position.
So typically, you want the clip ons and pads to be as low as you can get them, for the most aero position.
So typically, you want the clip ons and pads to be as low as you can get them, for the most aero position.
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Yeah you'll want the lowest pad height possible and the extensions probably under the bars. I keep my extensions mostly level, not pointing up, but that's more down to personal preference - both ways can be fast and comfortable. The pad height is the real key, you need them LOW on a road bike.
I use Profile Design "T-Mag" bars because they're extremely light and the pads practically sit right on your normal handlebars.
Beyond that, the "proper setup" will change based if you want to move your saddle or not for time trials/tri's.
I use Profile Design "T-Mag" bars because they're extremely light and the pads practically sit right on your normal handlebars.
Beyond that, the "proper setup" will change based if you want to move your saddle or not for time trials/tri's.
