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Depends on what you are doing with them...
For recreational ridding you want a pair that have flip up elbow pads, not fixed, so you do not lose the use of the tops of the handle bar. Fixed pads kill the top of the bars for a hand position. Profile makes a pair of inexpensive bars with flip up pads I use all the time, called Air Strikes. You may, or may not need, a slightly shorter stem.
For Triathlon you need more than just a pair of aero bars. You will need to adapt the road bike to a tri position with a forward seat post that effectively changes the seat tube angle to a more tri specific geometry, which is 76-80 degrees vs. road or 73/74 degree's. Typically you will have to shorten the stem slightly to have an effective tri position.
With both you will have to relocate the computer with a item called a NOB. It allows you to move the computer to a location you can see it.
Having the bars adjusted properly is also important. You don't just take them out of the box and stick them on.
Hope that helps. ;o)
Thank You
Gary Gray
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----- Original Message -----From: Josh L. SullivanSent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 12:59 PMSubject: [JMC] Help with aero bars
Hey riders,
I am considering getting a pair of aero bars for my bike. There are so many manufacturers and styles. Any recommendations?
Josh L. Sullivan
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