It depends on what version of the pads you have.

First off, and I probably shouldn't be speaking for Steve and Anne Hed here, my guess is that these bars were not necessairyl intended for use in events that require you to be in the sero position ofr a long period of time, i.e., a flat Ironman.

Rather, I think the evolution of these bars tracks back to a shorty aerobar solution for road bikes such as used in the uphill time trial on L'Alpe d' Huez in the Tour de France and in ITU style races where aerobars are used only sporadically.

Having said that, I put a layer of gel padding from the new Fizik gel cushioned handlebar tape under my elbow pads, then taped them to the bars, then put the closed cell foam padding on. It took some fiddling and adjustiing, but I got it so it works fine.

Here's a photo of how it looks taken on the Col de Vence in the Nice Triathlon last weekend:

http://www.asiorders.com/...M=photos&BIB=484

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Tom,

Much Grassyass. I was hoping you could hook me up with some good ideas. I like these bars very much, I just hate the pads.

Nice picture. You look phat in the Bikesport outfit.

Thanks again.

Gar

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"Why do they keep inventing new ways to celebrate mediocrity" -

I might look phat, but I also look fat.

As a footnote, Steve told me he is coming up with a little "fit kit" of elbow pad options and components that are intended to be sold aftermarket for guys like you and I.

I'll check it out tomorrow in 'Vegas and report back ASAP. I presume I can get a connection there to post from.

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Hey Tom, Put me down for one of those fit-kits. I'm looking forward to my new integrated HED aerobars, but I'm also a weenie when it comes to comfort for the forearms. Thanks.