I have on my bike a FSA vision carbon R-Bend. Ok position but i wonder if J-bend will be more comfortable.
my question is what is the most common aero bar and what brand ?
Most people find ski-bend extensions to be the most comfortable (though some prefer s-bend). The s-bends look sleeker/more aero, but don’t test better with the rider attached.
IME most people have what came stock on their bike, so popularity is probably not a good judge. Swapping extensions tends to be a pita since the shift cables usually run through the extensions.
After a month I changed the S bends that came on my Bike for Profile Designe T3+ carbons. Way better…for me.
S-bends, for me, were very comfortable and I did set some good times on local courses; however, in testing that hand position showed to be slower. It was suggested that I switch to ski-bends to duplicate the hand position we came up with in the tunnel and I have done so, but I haven’t gone back for testing with the ski-bends. The J-bends are every bit as comfortable if not more so than the S-bends (I’ve also used f-bends, which are very similar). The nice thing about the J-bends is that I can kind of hold the ends with just the bottom of my hands and still retain a lot of control and still get more reach than my bars really allow. I never tried that with my S or f-bends but I would think it would make them harder to hold as would have to use my grip more. Hope that makes sense.
ericM40-44 articulated my sentiments on the switch to Ski-bends and how they create a more overall comfortable and stable position in his post in another thread. Post #84 of 85
I quickly discovered that ski bend extensions and tilted aerobar pads gave me a “backboard” or “foundation” for my shrugged and turtled upper body to lean into. This had the ancillary benefit of wanting to move my butt back, engaging glutes a little better, while relaxing back and relaxing arms. I also discovered that it “locked” my shrug and turtle in, so I could then just relax even more and still have that position. Finally, I found that this new configuration made it very easy to actually reach the previously “extra” reach I had thrown in, so even more relaxation resulted which is also fast.
went from ski bends to ‘s’ bends on the trek SC. While the ski’s were comfy, i had to tilt the arm rests up and it just didnt look right. S bends are even more comfy for me and allow me to move a bit more freely.
These things are horses for courses though, we all have our fave position
Most people find ski-bend extensions to be the most comfortable (though some prefer s-bend). The s-bends look sleeker/more aero, but don’t test better with the rider attached.
IME most people have what came stock on their bike, so popularity is probably not a good judge. Swapping extensions tends to be a pita since the shift cables usually run through the extensions.
I have never seen conclusive evidence that s-bends were don’t test as well, please sure if you have? I know ERO seems to like the S-bends and then tilting them up.
Most people find ski-bend extensions to be the most comfortable (though some prefer s-bend). The s-bends look sleeker/more aero, but don’t test better with the rider attached.
IME most people have what came stock on their bike, so popularity is probably not a good judge. Swapping extensions tends to be a pita since the shift cables usually run through the extensions.
I have never seen conclusive evidence that s-bends were don’t test as well, please sure if you have? I know ERO seems to like the S-bends and then tilting them up.
Tilting them up (praying Landis position) is a totally different issue (you pretty much need s-bends for that, and it has tested well for some people and not for others). Assuming we’re talking level forearms, the ski bends rarely test worse and frequently test better than s-bends.
for the OP: example of the praying Landis position
As far as testing, lots of pros that go to the tunnel (those that can choose their equipment) have switched from s-bends to ski bends. Some prominent examples are David Millar and Bradley Wiggins (note: his custom made aero bars were ski bend). Another example (see runs 10-12): http://www.quintanarootri.com/blog/2015/07/qr-athlete-chris-sweet-takes-a-trip-to-the-wind-tunnel
