Exactly which bars do you have?

jaretj

I found this. I'm even comfortable bunny-hopping lightly while in aero position on a descent if there for example the lip to a bridge approach or similar and don't mind cornering in them at speed if the surface is clean and reasonably smooth. Plus the hand angle seems more natural on Ski bends.

I use Bontrager Race lite extensions, but I cut about 1-1/2" off the extensions so my hand covers most of the sifter when my arms are parallel to the bars (I have smaller hands/arms). I also probably cut my extensions just a little too short overall. I wouldn't mind them out another 1/4". I could probably nudge them another 1/8" and have maybe about 1/16" of the extension inside the bar pad clamp. Tempting. It's not like I'm 200lbs.

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i use the 3T ski bends. suggestions?

i'm noticing many more bikes with the ski bends, a new trend based on comfort maybe?

This simply could be my bias manifesting itself, but I tend to see more TT oriented folks going with straight and the S-bend family of extensions (not exclusively though). Conversely, when I am out on training rides or driving about most of the "multi-sport" athletes I tend to see are on ski bends (of varying length). I think this is a case were vanity, tradition, and lack of a need for extended comfort is driving the TT folk's decisions. For my part I have been sold on Ski-bends, but still like how bikes look with straight or S-bend extensions (purely from an aesthetics standpoint). Also, while true S-bends strained my wrists toward the end of 40K, the F-bend style never did. So, I think it boils down to individual comfort and specific intention. Oh, and vanity. :)

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On many people they have tested as faster, in many positions in makes the frontal area that first hits the wind smaller, I am going to try some over the winter for next season, really the only last aero upgrades that wont cost a fortune I can make are the ski bends, aero skewers and a deeper front wheel (currenly run a 60mm old v shape), thinking HED3 or older Corima tri spoke if I can find

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I would put the extensions as long as you need them to feel comfortable. Personally I like ski bends.

I don't remember reading that you are/were uncomfortable so if you are looking for the most aero setup, you are most likely going to need to visit a wind tunnel. I really think you are splitting hairs though.

jaretj

So if ski bends were faster and more comfortable why do all the new bikes seem to have s bend again?