How do I choose an aerobar?
When shopping for triathlon bike aerobars, considerations range from adjustability, comfort, aerodynamics, weight, and of course, price. Aerobars vary widely in design, comfort, adjustability, weight, and price. It is important to choose the right aerobars for the type of event and training you will be doing.
Do clip-on tri bars make a difference?
Yes, typically you will obtain an improvement in speed by adding clip-on aero bars to your bike. How much extra speed is dependent on many variables though (mostly how it changes your aerodynamics) but a couple of km/h faster is certainly possible.
Are aero bars worth it?
YES, aerobars ARE worth it, but are not worth it unless PROPERLY FITTED! Just plugging them on and riding may get you some speed, but having the body geometrically out of whack will hurt you more in the long run.
Are clip-on aero bars good?
Do they help? Yes. Clip-on aerobars are easy-to-install and functional. While they won’t technically turn your road bike into a tri bike, they can improve your comfort, performance, and riding speed without having to spend thousands of dollars on the greatest triathlon bike.
What shape are aero bars?
At one time the most popular aerobar extension shape was the “s” bend. When viewed from the side the extension created an “s” shape with the shifters positioned straight forward. This was adopted by professionals that choose this shape for its’ lower profile and reduced drag in wind tunnel testing.
What are the best Aerobars?
The best aero bars for triathlons and time trialling
- Deda. Elementi Parabolica 2 clip-on aero bars.
- Profile. Design Sonic Ergo 35 clip-on aero bars.
- Zipp. Vuka carbon evo clip on bars.
- Profile. Design Aeria Evo bars.
- PRO. Missile Evo Carbon aero bar.
- Vision. Metron TFA aero bars.
Is a tri bike faster?
Triathlon bikes are designed to make riders faster. The seat tube is closer to vertical than a road bike’s. This steeper geometry places the rider’s hips over the crankset which engages their quadriceps more for increased power.” Tri bikes are more aerodynamic and are “faster” than road bikes.
Are hoods faster than drops?
Results: The fastest hand positions Unsurprisingly, the relaxed hoods position was found to be the slowest of all the positions resulting in a CdA(m²) of . In terms of aero drag, next up on the results sheet is the traditional drops position, which came in with a CdA of .