Subject: RE: Clip on Aero Bars? I did this for the first 5-6 years of doing triathlons before I got an actual TT bike. But I also improved my overall position on the road bike by adding a longer stem and Fast Forward seatpost. This gave me very close to the ideal TT position.
To help with this process I got a professional fit (Retul ) before purchasing the equipment.
If you simply slap on some aerobars you may see some gains (as you will reduce your drag by reducing the frontal area ).
When I first tried the aerobars, I spaced them out wider in order to get used to riding with my arms close together. Then I gradually moved them in.
Most triathlon bike courses are non-technical so you shouldn't have to reach for brakes all that often. But your actual training rides can be a different story.
I went with Profile Design aerobars (T2+ ) which worked out great. |