Aero bars on a Mtn bike?

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2003-08-18 12:42 PM


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Vancouver, British Columbia
Subject: Aero bars on a Mtn bike?
Has anyone put aero bars on a mountain bike, or is this a crazy idea? I'm new to tri's and I need to buy a bike. A mnt bike is more practical for me but for tris, I would want to put on slicks and if possible, aerobars.
I have never seen them before.

2003-08-18 12:45 PM
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New Port Richey,FL
Subject: RE: Aero bars on a Mtn bike?
I don't know how well it works but there IS a lady that has aero bars on a mtn bike at the bike trail that I train at. It looks odd but hey- if your comfortable what the heck?
2003-08-18 2:16 PM
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Subject: why not
i'm also considering this until i can really get a tri bike.  your gonna have one fast mtb!  yeah!!!
2003-08-18 2:34 PM
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Central Louisiana
Subject: RE: Aero bars on a Mtn bike?
The geometry on a mtn bike may cause you to be a little uncomfortable. A road bike will move you closer to the aero position with more comfort. I would suggest seeing if your local bike shop has a old set of aero bars they will let you try to adapt.
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