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andyrich_1
Joined: 21 Aug 2008
Posts: 4
Location: Bristol
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 Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 10:22 am |
Christmas is coming up and I was thinking of getting a set of aero bars from Santa.
Are tri bars and areo bars the same thing?
Has anyone used a set around £100 mark that they could recommend?
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Mister W
Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Posts: 568
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 12:24 pm |
I've got a pair of Profile Carbon Stryke bars which are excellent, although the might be a few quid over your budget.
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hammerite
Joined: 02 Feb 2007
Posts: 1101
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Mister W
Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Posts: 568
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 1:14 pm |
My top tip when picking a pair of bars is to make sure they're as adjustable as possible. A good pair of bars will allow you to alter the length of the bars, the distance between the bars, the position of the elbow pads and the angle of the elbow pads. You can then get them into the most comfortable and/or aerodynamic position.
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mcnab_jnr
Joined: 21 Sep 2009
Posts: 12
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 2:57 pm |
You should ask Santa's little helpers to have a scooby on ebay mate. I paid £80 for the profile design T2's, then realised you can get a second hand pair on ebay for about £35. But if you want them shiney and new then....
Also you need to decide if you want straight bars like to T2's or bull horn like the Strykes. There are comfort differences and it's an expensive mistake if you choose the wrong ones.
Hope this helps...
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FSR_XC
Joined: 29 Sep 2007
Posts: 1531
Location: Cornwall
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andyrich_1
Joined: 21 Aug 2008
Posts: 4
Location: Bristol
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 10:34 am |
Thanks for the suggestions, I think I'll probably go for T2's unless I see something more tempting on eBay.
I don't think my riding is at the stage where a few grams will make too much difference but the more aerodynamic position should. Plus they look cool
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TheStone
Joined: 04 Oct 2008
Posts: 320
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 10:50 am |
Another vote for the Profile T2.
Fully adjustable, easy to fit and remove. Comfortable.
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El Capitano
Joined: 29 Aug 2004
Posts: 8348
Location: Mrs Miggins Home for the Criminally Insane
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Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:36 pm |
I use Deda Parabolica Zero Tri Bars. Basically two very straight tubes... I find the comfortable and extremely versatile to adjust. Granted they aren't to everyone's taste in terms of wrist position.
I would advise have a test ride or try of someones bars before splashing out on any bars though as there are so many different styles, sizes and positions of bar out there.
I have lots of bikes! |
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05hcarth
Joined: 15 Nov 2009
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:36 pm |
Try the Oval A900 carbon aerobar, from personal experience they are extremely adjustable, very comfortable, light and super aerodynamic. They are £320 from Wiggle. [url]http://www.wiggle.co.uk/c/cycle/7/Handlebars_-_Aero/ [/url]
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Mister W
Joined: 13 Jul 2006
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:38 pm |
They're not clips ons so not much use to the OP.
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Jay Clock
Joined: 10 Sep 2004
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Posted Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:57 pm |
+1 for the Profile Carbon Stryke. Very adjustable and easy to get the position right.
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