Clip-on aero/TT bar recommendations?
#1
Blazer of saddles, trails
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Clip-on aero/TT bar recommendations?
Interested in exploring a set of clip-on aero bars for long gravel rides/races (ITT style only). I don’t foresee using them often so would want to take them on/off at least somewhat easily. Interested in recommendations and experiences you might have.
Also, from what I’ve read, positioning of aero bars on a gravel bike (for comfort) might be different than on a road bike (for speed). As in, for a gravel set up one might want the bars positioned closet in, even behind the handlebar. How do you set yours up?
Also, from what I’ve read, positioning of aero bars on a gravel bike (for comfort) might be different than on a road bike (for speed). As in, for a gravel set up one might want the bars positioned closet in, even behind the handlebar. How do you set yours up?
#2
Senior Member
Taking Pre-Orders but you might want to look at this
https://redshiftsports.com/pages/kitchen-sink-handlebar
https://redshiftsports.com/pages/kitchen-sink-handlebar
#3
Reno/Seattle/NYC
I've been interested in just this sort of thing too, galvanized by the first look at those Kitchen Sink Bars. I've been flip flopping between trying those bars, vs Redshift's quick release aerobars with some risers for comfort.
#4
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The Profile Design Sonic Ergo range has a lot of options for the bend in the extension, and also adjustments for getting the fit right.
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Huh, My first reaction was not very favorable, then I started to warm up to the idea of these as a nice way to give my hands a break rather than as an aero benefit. Wouldn't you need an elbow rest for these however?
#7
Blazer of saddles, trails
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Thanks for the recommendations. I’ll check out the Redshift and Profile offerings.
I already have the Ride Farr carbon aero bolt on. It is nice as a means of getting additional hand positions on long rides. However, while I can use it to get aero for short periods and find it useful for (mass-start) racing, it is not a comfortable way of getting into an aero position for long periods. I would imagine the kitchen sink type handlebars would have the same limitations. Plus, I like not having to lug around the extra weight when I don’t need it.
I already have the Ride Farr carbon aero bolt on. It is nice as a means of getting additional hand positions on long rides. However, while I can use it to get aero for short periods and find it useful for (mass-start) racing, it is not a comfortable way of getting into an aero position for long periods. I would imagine the kitchen sink type handlebars would have the same limitations. Plus, I like not having to lug around the extra weight when I don’t need it.
#8
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I have PD Supersonic Ergo 35c bars on my ultra-distance bike. Assume they would work for gravel too. They have a lot of adjustability. I can stay in them for hours at a time. Pretty easy to remove with just 4 bolts.
#9
Reno/Seattle/NYC
Thanks for the recommendations. I’ll check out the Redshift and Profile offerings.
I already have the Ride Farr carbon aero bolt on. It is nice as a means of getting additional hand positions on long rides. However, while I can use it to get aero for short periods and find it useful for (mass-start) racing, it is not a comfortable way of getting into an aero position for long periods. I would imagine the kitchen sink type handlebars would have the same limitations. Plus, I like not having to lug around the extra weight when I don’t need it.
I already have the Ride Farr carbon aero bolt on. It is nice as a means of getting additional hand positions on long rides. However, while I can use it to get aero for short periods and find it useful for (mass-start) racing, it is not a comfortable way of getting into an aero position for long periods. I would imagine the kitchen sink type handlebars would have the same limitations. Plus, I like not having to lug around the extra weight when I don’t need it.
Thanks for your perspective! If I try any out myself I'll reply back with thoughts.
#11
Senior Member
After two tries I settled on the Profile Ergos. The bars had to sit on top to not
interfere with my GRX hydraulic cross levers. Both the arm pads and bars have lots of adjustments. Most of all for me there are an assortment of raisers both for comfort and access to the cross levers. I started with 60mm raisers, which were too tall and have settled on 30mm ones.
interfere with my GRX hydraulic cross levers. Both the arm pads and bars have lots of adjustments. Most of all for me there are an assortment of raisers both for comfort and access to the cross levers. I started with 60mm raisers, which were too tall and have settled on 30mm ones.
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