People say there is a compromise between a tt bike and clip ons because of the geometry of a tt bike being shorter along the top tube and stem, I don't really buy it. What is a massive compromise is not being able to change gear or brake in that position. The breaking issue defeats me but I'm working on a system that will enable you to change gear on the aero bars as well as the hoods. Subscribed BTW.
Thanks Chris, that's a very good introduction! I'm intrigued to try myself. Would it help comfort or control to wrap handlebar tape where you put your hands in the aero bars?
Yeah, definitely. I haven't tried it myself as holding the bars themselves hasn't caused me any discomfort. But a couple of members of my club have said they put bar tape on and find it more comfortable.
Aweeesome, great video! Did you lose one position by installing the aerobar, you can't place your hands in the center anymore? wasn't that annoying for you and did you ever consider a riser kit for it? Thanks keep up the great informative video!
I can still get my hands on the tops on either side of the aero bars so that hasn't been a problem for me. But it does mean reduce space for attaching anything. I can't mount my GoPro anymore, and my front light has to sit on the aero bar itself.
@@ChrisWorfolk thanks appreciated. right you can still get hands on the side with close access to the brakes. So it wasn't a big deal not to have the center position on long climb for you (since you don't use aero on climbing i imagine)? thanks!
@@alanendurace yeah, I come out of the aero position on a long climb. My thumb slides underneath the aero bars, so my hands are not much wider than if I didn't have the aero bars on.
The bike is 3 kg lighter, but it's a pan flat course. I ran the numbers through BikeCalculator.com and it thinks I should have gone even faster switching to the aero bars, so I'm fairly confident it accounts for the difference.
Hi, I’ve tried these a few times now, I fit them try them then bin then to shed as devils magic, the main reason is the pads, I find that they flex and bend outwards and I don’t feel supported, I feel like my arms are going to roll it the side, are they supposed to flex
I think that's down to how far the aero bars stick out in front and how long their arms are. My arms are longer than the bars so my elbows end up sitting behind the pads. But if I had longer bars I could move forward and probably get a little lower.
@@ChrisWorfolk okay, I'm wondering if they would be more comfortable if the elbows would rest on the pads? I feel a pain in my neck when my forearms are resting on the pads. Is it just me?
@@rakeshbhatia1433 Maybe, but I think it's more likely that our head is facing down, so it can strain the neck when we need to look up to see where we are going.
comparing rides by pure time is a strange way of doing it. Just because you may in the first ride have front wind and in the second one tail wind which would result in incomparable numbers. You need to compare the power in watts or at least normalize the rides base on the power output.
@@ChrisWorfolk I ride 6km perfect circle (non-interrupted path) and from many rides I can say that if it is windy I am 1-2km/h slower, and the stronger the wind the lower my average is. It is due to the fact that you can't perfectly compensate for the slow section on the fast section. On the day without the wind I usually get best results.
Thanks very useful,looking at putting some on my gravel for longer distances for the comfort
Excellent video. I’ve used them in the past. I’m sending your video to a friend who has no idea what these are. 😂
I appreciate your hard work for making this video. Thanks for sharing
Really enjoyed the outdoor demonstration, I’m getting these soon. Will use the technique while practicing. Peace be with you
People say there is a compromise between a tt bike and clip ons because of the geometry of a tt bike being shorter along the top tube and stem, I don't really buy it. What is a massive compromise is not being able to change gear or brake in that position. The breaking issue defeats me but I'm working on a system that will enable you to change gear on the aero bars as well as the hoods. Subscribed BTW.
Great video Chris. I will be investing in a pair of these after watching your review. Hope you're still having fun and riding safely!
Thanks Chris, that's a very good introduction! I'm intrigued to try myself.
Would it help comfort or control to wrap handlebar tape where you put your hands in the aero bars?
Yeah, definitely. I haven't tried it myself as holding the bars themselves hasn't caused me any discomfort. But a couple of members of my club have said they put bar tape on and find it more comfortable.
Great video!
Aweeesome, great video!
Did you lose one position by installing the aerobar, you can't place your hands in the center anymore? wasn't that annoying for you and did you ever consider a riser kit for it?
Thanks keep up the great informative video!
I can still get my hands on the tops on either side of the aero bars so that hasn't been a problem for me. But it does mean reduce space for attaching anything. I can't mount my GoPro anymore, and my front light has to sit on the aero bar itself.
@@ChrisWorfolk thanks appreciated. right you can still get hands on the side with close access to the brakes. So it wasn't a big deal not to have the center position on long climb for you (since you don't use aero on climbing i imagine)? thanks!
@@alanendurace yeah, I come out of the aero position on a long climb. My thumb slides underneath the aero bars, so my hands are not much wider than if I didn't have the aero bars on.
Thank you buddy
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As you say... difference in bike? Do you know if you had a weight difference? You and the bike? Interesting though
The bike is 3 kg lighter, but it's a pan flat course. I ran the numbers through BikeCalculator.com and it thinks I should have gone even faster switching to the aero bars, so I'm fairly confident it accounts for the difference.
Hi, I’ve tried these a few times now, I fit them try them then bin then to shed as devils magic, the main reason is the pads, I find that they flex and bend outwards and I don’t feel supported, I feel like my arms are going to roll it the side, are they supposed to flex
Great stuff. I did notice few cyclists rest their elbows on the pads? Is there a correct way in terms of positioning on the pads?
I think that's down to how far the aero bars stick out in front and how long their arms are. My arms are longer than the bars so my elbows end up sitting behind the pads. But if I had longer bars I could move forward and probably get a little lower.
@@ChrisWorfolk okay, I'm wondering if they would be more comfortable if the elbows would rest on the pads? I feel a pain in my neck when my forearms are resting on the pads. Is it just me?
@@rakeshbhatia1433 Maybe, but I think it's more likely that our head is facing down, so it can strain the neck when we need to look up to see where we are going.
Where did you purchase these from ?
I think Wiggle and Evans both stock them.
@@ChrisWorfolk thanks for your reply
comparing rides by pure time is a strange way of doing it. Just because you may in the first ride have front wind and in the second one tail wind which would result in incomparable numbers. You need to compare the power in watts or at least normalize the rides base on the power output.
You're right, it's a rough estimate. But it is a circular course so wind direction shouldn't make a huge difference.
@@ChrisWorfolk I ride 6km perfect circle (non-interrupted path) and from many rides I can say that if it is windy I am 1-2km/h slower, and the stronger the wind the lower my average is. It is due to the fact that you can't perfectly compensate for the slow section on the fast section. On the day without the wind I usually get best results.