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fastest UCI legal aerobar options?

jackmott

Apr 14, 12 11:17

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The 3T Brezza 2 Nano comes to mind but we gave that a try and it is too narrow.

So maybe the regular 3T Brezza? http://www.3tcycling.com/products.aspx?p=Brezza

what else?

(and yes, these are for someone who really does need them to be UCI legal)

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(This post was edited by jackmott on Apr 14, 12 11:18)

sesel

Apr 14, 12 11:24

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jackmott

Apr 14, 12 11:25

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [sesel] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

sesel wrote:

Use Tula in 38cm width.

the ones with the non standard brakes are definitely legal?

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Nick_Barkley

Apr 14, 12 11:29

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Tom A.

Apr 14, 12 11:49

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [jackmott] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

jackmott wrote:

sesel wrote:

Use Tula in 38cm width.

the ones with the non standard brakes are definitely legal?

Not that this means anything definitive (we are discussing the UCI here after all) but:

a.) There's nothing in the rules (or even the "clarifications") that states they would be illegal.
b.) They've been used in many UCI events, including world championships in the past...albeit, the ones I'm aware of are from women's races (Kristin Armstrong is a well-known user).

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Tom A.

Apr 14, 12 11:56

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [sesel] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

sesel wrote:

Use Tula in 38cm width.

Until their new "R1" is available, that is... ;-)

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Ted Striker

Apr 14, 12 12:03

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [jackmott] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I believe the Felt Devox tested very well in the wind tunnel. I know Felt put a lot of work into that bar.
http://www.torhans.com

jackmott

Apr 14, 12 12:08

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [Ted Striker] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

you know what would be nice from a convenience standpoint - a decently fast UCI legal basebar with the 26.0 clamp diameter standard. wonder if that exists!

looks like Felt might be the winner edit: ahh, nope, those have integrated extensions.

Nick_Barkley

Apr 14, 12 12:08

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [Tom A.] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Tom A. wrote:

sesel wrote:

Use Tula in 38cm width.

Until their new "R1" is available, that is... ;-)

toecutter

Apr 14, 12 12:55

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [jackmott] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I am not sure about the fastest, but these look the business.
http://www.glorycycles.com/moanttba.html

Ted Striker

Apr 14, 12 12:58

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [jackmott] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Yeah, they are 26.0 but come with shims for 31.8 I believe. You can get it in alloy or carbon, or a mix. Plus Di2 compatible.

I like them.
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bobby11

Apr 14, 12 13:39

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [jackmott] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

looks like Felt might be the winner edit: ahh, nope, those have integrated extensions.

Jack, I don't believe you're right about that. They'll accept any extensions. It just looks like they're built in. They're not.

jackmott

Apr 14, 12 13:47

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [bobby11] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

yeah, understood, but for a moment there I was thinking I could do a real easy swap - unbolt vision clip on extensions, remove basebar, slide felt basebar in.

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drgwood

Apr 14, 12 13:52

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [Nick_Barkley] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

any idea when the R1 will become available?

Nick_Barkley

Apr 14, 12 14:01

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [drgwood] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

No idea.

-BrandonMarshTX

Apr 14, 12 14:08

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [jackmott] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

The Nano really isn't as bad as she might think it is, especially since most TTs are pretty non-technical. It just takes some getting used to as Slowman mentioned in his first review of it.

jackmott

Apr 14, 12 14:31

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-BrandonMarshTX wrote:

The Nano really isn't as bad as she might think it is, especially since most TTs are pretty non-technical. It just takes some getting used to as Slowman mentioned in his first review of it.

yeah I mostly agree, but I've learned not to eff with her bike comfort =)
she straddled your bike and gave em a feel and said "dislike".

if my dna ever changes and affords me the talent and work ethic to need em I'd try it.

steve_c

Apr 14, 12 20:33

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [Nick_Barkley] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Nick_Barkley wrote:

Tom A. wrote:

sesel wrote:

Use Tula in 38cm width.

Until their new "R1" is available, that is... ;-)

jack you should definitely get these when they come out.. they have green lazers and shit

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SWoo

Apr 14, 12 20:36

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [steve_c] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I thought they were so fast that the air burned and had green flames!

bartturner

Apr 15, 12 12:28

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [Nick_Barkley] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

What would we think is the 5:1 competitor? Ventus?

thePharaoh

Apr 15, 12 13:18

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [steve_c] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

steve_c wrote:

Nick_Barkley wrote:

Tom A. wrote:

sesel wrote:

Use Tula in 38cm width.

Until their new "R1" is available, that is... ;-)

jack you should definitely get these when they come out.. they have green lazers and shit

not sure why they cannot produce just a base bar to allow for more adjustability for a wider range of riders. the way the bars are now they may be fast in the wind tunnel but not adjustable enough to get the rides in a good position=not really aero for many people.

vimbike

Apr 16, 12 8:50

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Re: fastest UCI legal aerobar options? [jackmott] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

jackmott wrote:

The 3T Brezza 2 Nano comes to mind but we gave that a try and it is too narrow.

So maybe the regular 3T Brezza?

what else?

(and yes, these are for someone who really does need them to be UCI legal)

For the right rider the 3T Zefiro's are an awesome bar, and are definitely UCI legal.