Is there a setup of aero drop bars that's compatible with a set of clip-on aerobars? Preferably non-CF, but I guess that's probably a tall order.
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Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [aravilare]
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Bontrager makes an "aero" aluminum road bar that could easily fit a set of clip ons for about $100. Can't remember the name, but if you search for it, it is right on their website.
Not sure how aero it is, but it is definitely a slimmer profile compared to a round bar.
Not sure how aero it is, but it is definitely a slimmer profile compared to a round bar.
Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [aravilare]
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aravilare wrote:
Is there a setup of aero drop bars that's compatible with a set of clip-on aerobars? Preferably non-CF, but I guess that's probably a tall order.Not a tall order. Try these:
http://www.bontrager.com/model/11292
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Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [DarkSpeedWorks]
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I have this bar on my road bike. I don't know how aero it is when it comes to numbers, but I like the feel of it over a typical road bar. I especially like the flat part where I can rest my hands during long climbs. Internal cable routing is a nice touch.
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Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [BMANX]
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Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [willembad]
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Those are great looking drop bars with integrated extensions and rests but I would not call them AERO drop bars.
I mean someone with a true aero bar needs to integrate or come up with a way of having a zero stack aero bar attachment. OK zero is impossible because of pads on the armrest but as low has possible.
CERVELO could have done this with their new bar but they missed out on a great opportunity which I know they disagree but they could have sold more bars if they had the possibility to mount extensions and you might not even need armrests. Either way I would have bought a pair if they were just a bit more forward thinking.
I mean someone with a true aero bar needs to integrate or come up with a way of having a zero stack aero bar attachment. OK zero is impossible because of pads on the armrest but as low has possible.
CERVELO could have done this with their new bar but they missed out on a great opportunity which I know they disagree but they could have sold more bars if they had the possibility to mount extensions and you might not even need armrests. Either way I would have bought a pair if they were just a bit more forward thinking.
Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [BMANX]
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Are there any clip-ons that go below the handlebar? One could just rest on the flat portion of an aero road bar, effectively zero stack?
Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [kkcy]
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These clip-ons go below the base bar but the pads have quite a stack height.
Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [BMANX]
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BMANX wrote:
Those are great looking drop bars with integrated extensions and rests but I would not call them AERO drop bars. I mean someone with a true aero bar needs to integrate or come up with a way of having a zero stack aero bar attachment. OK zero is impossible because of pads on the armrest but as low has possible.
CERVELO could have done this with their new bar but they missed out on a great opportunity which I know they disagree but they could have sold more bars if they had the possibility to mount extensions and you might not even need armrests. Either way I would have bought a pair if they were just a bit more forward thinking.
Given the differing shapes of the bars and the fact that many don't have wide enough clamping area, I think the Enve system is about as close as we're going to get.
http://enve.com/products/components/ses-aero-road-bar-barsesaerord/
http://enve.com/products/components/aero-rd-bar-clip-on-extensions-extaerordbar/
Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [BeeSeeBee]
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Nope. I want more integration and way less hardware.
Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [aravilare]
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I have a pair of FSA Pro Wing aluminum drop bars. The center section is wide enough for clipons.
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Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [DarkSpeedWorks]
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Thanks, exactly what I'm looking for.
Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [BeeSeeBee]
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BeeSeeBee wrote:
BMANX wrote:
Those are great looking drop bars with integrated extensions and rests but I would not call them AERO drop bars. I mean someone with a true aero bar needs to integrate or come up with a way of having a zero stack aero bar attachment. OK zero is impossible because of pads on the armrest but as low has possible.
CERVELO could have done this with their new bar but they missed out on a great opportunity which I know they disagree but they could have sold more bars if they had the possibility to mount extensions and you might not even need armrests. Either way I would have bought a pair if they were just a bit more forward thinking.
Given the differing shapes of the bars and the fact that many don't have wide enough clamping area, I think the Enve system is about as close as we're going to get.
http://enve.com/products/components/ses-aero-road-bar-barsesaerord/
http://enve.com/products/components/aero-rd-bar-clip-on-extensions-extaerordbar/
Have ENVE ever produced any claimed aero benefits for these?
Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [aravilare]
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aravilare wrote:
BeeSeeBee wrote:
BMANX wrote:
Those are great looking drop bars with integrated extensions and rests but I would not call them AERO drop bars. I mean someone with a true aero bar needs to integrate or come up with a way of having a zero stack aero bar attachment. OK zero is impossible because of pads on the armrest but as low has possible.
CERVELO could have done this with their new bar but they missed out on a great opportunity which I know they disagree but they could have sold more bars if they had the possibility to mount extensions and you might not even need armrests. Either way I would have bought a pair if they were just a bit more forward thinking.
Given the differing shapes of the bars and the fact that many don't have wide enough clamping area, I think the Enve system is about as close as we're going to get.
http://enve.com/products/components/ses-aero-road-bar-barsesaerord/
http://enve.com/products/components/aero-rd-bar-clip-on-extensions-extaerordbar/
Have ENVE ever produced any claimed aero benefits for these?
They were designed by the SMART system, so one assumes some aero benefit, but I don't remember a lot of claims on their site. I have the ENVE clip ons and they are very nice.
Re: Aero Drop Bars and Clip-on Aerobars [BMANX]
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Someone needs to come up with a very nice aero bar that can be used with any aero drop bars and with as little stack as possible. I keep saying this.
They already have. The PD Lightning Stryke, it mounted on the stem (you needed a PD Hammer or Lava stem). Lovely things but they never caught on.
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Some bar makers have it pretty close with their aero drop bars with extension (Haero and 3T) but I want to see a true aero drop bar that can be used with and without extensions.
what I want to see is integration not adaptation. Clip on are just an add on that is big, bulky and ugly. Like what you have shown above. I like PD's design but why do you have to add over a pound to your front end and have this monstrosity mounted to an otherwise beautiful bike.
what I want to see is integration not adaptation. Clip on are just an add on that is big, bulky and ugly. Like what you have shown above. I like PD's design but why do you have to add over a pound to your front end and have this monstrosity mounted to an otherwise beautiful bike.