lightheir wrote:
While I still agree that aero bars are not to be used in a group, I do think that odds are quite high that even with a road bike in the mix, the accident would still occur. I've been in 3 similar incidents in the past 2 years, none of which involved aerobars, and not too aggressive riding. I know on a roadie forum, everyone would pin ALL the blame on the aerobars, but while I think they certainly add to the risk, I do think it would be incorrect to attribute most of the risk to the aerobars - more often than not, in a fast line, things do happen even without the bars.
I'm a "roadie" and pin the blame on the riders. All the same. I don't understand why people freak at aerobars. Use the appropriately, within your skill level. I've done plenty of TTTs and know it's possible to use them safely, if done with skill and focus. Like not being on them in the middle of a line unless you know the road and are confident with the other riders.
The problem is too many people use aerobars at the wrong times, or with too much weight on them for the road conditions they're riding in.
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