Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?)

Nov 5, 19 20:16

Post #1 of 45 (9598 views)

Campanaerts snagged the hour record this past April with the help of some custom bars from Ridley, "with the idea of both creating a more comfortable distribution of weight along the entire length of his forearms, and of course making a more seamless aerodynamic setup."
https://bikerumor.com/2019/04/17/victor-campenaerts-sets-hour-record-on-custom-shaped-ridley-unique-kit/#ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-103

Looks like Bussi also had some custom bars for her hour record in September. Team Sky has had titanium 3D-printed aero bars for a while.

On the non-UCI-legal side of things, there's Lange's Project 101:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJwMEwlmIF0

Andy Dreitz is working on a custom 3D-printed aerobar/hydration combo that seems pretty nifty. Didn't have it done in time to race it in Kona though:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4X4dPKl9bv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Anne Haug had a custom 3D-printed bottle that doubled as forearm support:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4dFhcFF7ZJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

And any of us mere mortals can of course have some Speedbar extensions made for a cool 2,999 Euros.

And I'm sure I'm missing lots of others. Point being, the twofold benefits of increased comfort and improved aero are compelling. Anybody have experience with these full-contact bars? Do we think they'll become more mainstream as time goes on? Will we see more adoption by the uberbikers? What is the best way to get on this trend and find some full-contact bars along with the proper aero evaluation to maximize the benefit?

Darren
https://www.strava.com/athletes/12385497

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 5, 19 20:49

Post #2 of 45 (9577 views)

Adam Hansen is onboard...

https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/Not_much_talk_on_Adam_Hansen's_(current_WT_rider)_IM_Florida_Performance_P7077910/?page=unread#unread

After seeing the Speedbars I wanted a set and didn't want to spend that kind of money. I found a guy that builds carbon bikes, gave him my dimensions, angles and what I wanted and he made a set to bolt on my Pro Missile base bars in the more mantis position at a fraction of the cost. I am not sure about how aero they are (I'm hoping and thinking they should be?) but having been custom made to exactly what I wanted and having such a larger contact area along the bars they are so much more comfortable.

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 5, 19 21:11

Post #3 of 45 (9561 views)

LOOK, D2Z, TriRig, and some other brands are starting the blur the line at a price point that could become "mainsteam" among the FOP riders. The full custom ones are also starting to come down in price, to 1500-2000. I doubt it makes sense for BOP and MOP, but we will start seeing it there too. Just a matter of time

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

culpritbicycles

Nov 5, 19 22:12

Post #4 of 45 (9521 views)

These are mine which are on pre order now
https://forum.slowtwitch.com/...ing=culprit#p7078115

Not fully custom but gives you the arm support to keep you comfy for your race.

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Nov 5, 19 22:12

Post #5 of 45 (9520 views)

Shambolic wrote:

Adam Hansen is onboard...

https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/Not_much_talk_on_Adam_Hansen's_(current_WT_rider)_IM_Florida_Performance_P7077910/?page=unread#unread

After seeing the Speedbars I wanted a set and didn't want to spend that kind of money. I found a guy that builds carbon bikes, gave him my dimensions, angles and what I wanted and he made a set to bolt on my Pro Missile base bars in the more mantis position at a fraction of the cost. I am not sure about how aero they are (I'm hoping and thinking they should be?) but having been custom made to exactly what I wanted and having such a larger contact area along the bars they are so much more comfortable.

Do you have pics of the result?

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Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 5, 19 22:59

Post #6 of 45 (9479 views)

I probably would not want them at least not on a course with climbs.

I just exchanged my U-shaped arm rests with flatter arm rests for climbing reasons.
The U-shaped arm rests felt so "sharp" that I could not put my hands on them during climbing, so I
had to put my hands on the (much deeper) base bar resulting in a shitty climbing position.
Now with the flatter arm rests on which I put my hands the climbing position is a lot better.
And in aero position I do not feel a difference.

So unless they are rather flat at the back (which will not be the case because they follow the shape of the arrms) I
would probably not want such full contact aero bars. To exchange them with others between flat courses and hilly courses would be too much of a hassle.

But maybe others have different experiences: no one climbing with hands on top of the arm rests?

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [rbe] [ In reply to ]

Nov 5, 19 23:31

Post #7 of 45 (9449 views)

[/quote]

Do you have pics of the result?[/quote]

I did but Tinypic closing down hasn't helped. I am at work and no access to my pics but will post for you later.

https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/Up_close_with_the_Dimond_Marquise_of_Shambolic_P6867602/?search_string=aussie%20dimond#p6867602

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [BigBoyND] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 1:18

Post #8 of 45 (9373 views)

What you're seeing at the moment is bleeding edge. There is a lot of refinement to come in the next couple of years

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [cyclenutnz] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 4:10

Post #9 of 45 (9249 views)

I bet. Looking forward to it. Something like the Aergo has a lot of potential as a non-custom option. So when is PD coming out with a long version of the fantastic race cups? *fingers crossed*

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [rbe] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 15:16

Post #10 of 45 (9088 views)

rbe wrote:

Shambolic wrote:

Adam Hansen is onboard...

https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/Not_much_talk_on_Adam_Hansen's_(current_WT_rider)_IM_Florida_Performance_P7077910/?page=unread#unread

After seeing the Speedbars I wanted a set and didn't want to spend that kind of money. I found a guy that builds carbon bikes, gave him my dimensions, angles and what I wanted and he made a set to bolt on my Pro Missile base bars in the more mantis position at a fraction of the cost. I am not sure about how aero they are (I'm hoping and thinking they should be?) but having been custom made to exactly what I wanted and having such a larger contact area along the bars they are so much more comfortable.

Do you have pics of the result?

ECMGN Therapy Silicon Valley:
Depression, Neurocognitive problems, Dementias (Testing and Evaluation), Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [culpritbicycles] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 20:07

Post #11 of 45 (9024 views)

Awesome, PM sent. Can't wait to try these out!

Darren
https://www.strava.com/athletes/12385497

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [Titanflexr] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 20:10

Post #12 of 45 (9019 views)

Wow, those are rad. Any race pics so we can see how it looks? How much did those end up setting you back?

Also, will I go as fast if I don't have the #vegan sticker? /pink

Darren
https://www.strava.com/athletes/12385497

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 21:03

Post #13 of 45 (8994 views)

Here're the Finisherpix of him from the race: http://www.finisherpix.com/...tos/en/usd/3217/1696

Looks like a pretty "tall" position for a ProTour guy, especially considering that this is his road position:

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Depression, Neurocognitive problems, Dementias (Testing and Evaluation), Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [Titanflexr] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 21:36

Post #14 of 45 (8981 views)

I was a bit confused and thought that was your setup. I think it's clear now (unless Titanflexr is Adam Hansesn's incognito ST profile??)

At any rate, interesting choice for a guy who's probably seen some incredible TT tech in his time with Lotto-Soudal. Maybe he just blasted the angle up for fun since he could do what he wanted without having to follow any UCI rules. Or maybe it is significantly better than the flatter, traditional versions.

Darren
https://www.strava.com/athletes/12385497

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 21:38

Post #15 of 45 (8980 views)

vonagut wrote:

I was a bit confused and thought that was your setup. I think it's clear now (unless Titanflexr is Adam Hansesn's incognito ST profile??)

I'll post a 4:15 bike split just as soon as I can find a 112mi downhill to do it on ;P.

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Depression, Neurocognitive problems, Dementias (Testing and Evaluation), Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 23:08

Post #16 of 45 (8927 views)

I just got these from Wattshop – they are pretty cool: https://www.shopforwatts.co.uk/...ntegrated-extensions

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [RFDK] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 23:24

Post #17 of 45 (8919 views)

How do they look with the mounting plate?

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [BigBoyND] [ In reply to ]

Nov 6, 19 23:30

Post #18 of 45 (8913 views)

Not the best picture but these are for a Speed Concept.

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [RFDK] [ In reply to ]

Nov 7, 19 16:17

Post #19 of 45 (8760 views)

Dang, those look really slick. Looks like they are out of stock on the website, but I sent them an email.

Would be great if you could share some pictures once you get them mounted. Interested how comfortable they are.

Darren
https://www.strava.com/athletes/12385497

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Nov 7, 19 16:17

Post #20 of 45 (8759 views)

Any word on those pics?

Darren
https://www.strava.com/athletes/12385497

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 7, 19 21:37

Post #21 of 45 (8683 views)

I

quote vonagut]Any word on those pics?[/quote]

Last edited by: Shambolic: Nov 7, 19 21:39

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 7, 19 22:15

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Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 7, 19 23:11

Post #23 of 45 (8644 views)

I will post when i have them installed.

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Nov 8, 19 7:47

Post #24 of 45 (8525 views)

Those came out great! What are you mounting them to? Still running the Pro Missile BB?

Re: Full-contact aero bars (with hydration?) [SummitAK] [ In reply to ]

Nov 8, 19 14:16

Post #25 of 45 (8457 views)

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