I’m trying to figure out (via trial and error) how far out my aero bars should be. I’m using the Profile Split Second bars, which angle up at about 45 degrees at the bend. Right now, the “bend” point is 4.5 inches from my stem which is just about the same distance from the stem to the STI shifters (just measured in one plane, obviously the aero bars are much closer in).
The bike is a 58 cm Specialized Allez Elite with a shortened 100 mm stem.
Right now, it’s a little uncomfortable in the arms to be in the aerobars for any significant period of time. However, I’ve never ridden in this position before and haven’t cycled much at all overall, so I’m not sure whether the discomfort is because of the position or I just have to get used to riding aero.
Can anyone chime in with some thoughts to help me out? I have a picture of the current setup, but I don’t know how to post it.