Hairy Posted June 6 Share 8 hours ago, DieselnDust said: That is correct. It offers a smaller frontal area with hands on hoods and forearms parallel to the ground. However it is more energy intensive without forearm supports. with the bars higher and a longer reach the hands in drops position can deliver similar frontal area to low bars with hands on hoods. But slammed bars / stem look faster in the parking lot ... so it must be faster gerriemtb, betaboy, RustyHWR and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottoM Posted June 6 Share 17 hours ago, Andreas_187 said: I tried those bars years ago, the transition part from the round hood bar to the flat bar is very uncomfortable I found the same thing. Had them on for one ride and then sold them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayLow Posted June 6 Share I also thought the question related to comfort, not aero gains. This old picture of seconds saved over a 48min 40km TT comes to mind. It illustrates how miniscule the aero effect of aero bars would be... Of the 17 seconds (0.6%) saved by the frame, what fraction would be thanks to the bars? For non elite riders who don't crack a 40K in under 50mins, the aero gains would be even less. The "aerobars" in the picture is due to the different riding position (forearms parallel to the ground, as mentioned above), and not the profile of the tubing. Exact numbers would differ, but the principle stands. Source: https://velo.outsideonline.com/2010/04/biggest-bang-for-your-buck-in-time-trial-equipment/ DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 6 Share 23 minutes ago, JayLow said: I also thought the question related to comfort, not aero gains. This old picture of seconds saved over a 48min 40km TT comes to mind. It illustrates how miniscule the aero effect of aero bars would be... Of the 17 seconds (0.6%) saved by the frame, what fraction would be thanks to the bars? For non elite riders who don't crack a 40K in under 50mins, the aero gains would be even less. The "aerobars" in the picture is due to the different riding position (forearms parallel to the ground, as mentioned above), and not the profile of the tubing. Exact numbers would differ, but the principle stands. Source: https://velo.outsideonline.com/2010/04/biggest-bang-for-your-buck-in-time-trial-equipment/ Shoe covers and an aero TT helmet = good investments. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayLow Posted June 6 Share 1 minute ago, Hairy said: Shoe covers and an aero TT helmet = good investments. and clip on aerobars - ~4% saving for less than R1k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted June 6 Share 3 minutes ago, Hairy said: Shoe covers and an aero TT helmet = good investments. You forgot skin suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted June 6 Share Just now, JayLow said: and clip on aerobars - ~4% saving for less than R1k We’ll now we into TT territory and those aren’t allowed in the World Tour Fun Ride Series as hosted by PPA Hairy and JayLow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 6 Share 6 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: You forgot skin suit never go anywhere without a skin suit and being fully oiled up. Bike Dewing, JayLow and DieselnDust 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Dewing Posted June 6 Share 36 minutes ago, Hairy said: never go anywhere without a skin suit and being fully oiled up. In case an surprise time trial race happens where you randomly might be at that exact moment in time🤣🤣 DieselnDust, Hairy and peetwindhoek 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Dewing Posted June 6 Share 1 hour ago, JayLow said: I also thought the question related to comfort, not aero gains. This old picture of seconds saved over a 48min 40km TT comes to mind. It illustrates how miniscule the aero effect of aero bars would be... Of the 17 seconds (0.6%) saved by the frame, what fraction would be thanks to the bars? For non elite riders who don't crack a 40K in under 50mins, the aero gains would be even less. The "aerobars" in the picture is due to the different riding position (forearms parallel to the ground, as mentioned above), and not the profile of the tubing. Exact numbers would differ, but the principle stands. Source: https://velo.outsideonline.com/2010/04/biggest-bang-for-your-buck-in-time-trial-equipment/ I’m turning 39.. I’m motivated by comfort more and more these days..🤣🤣 ChrisF, DieselnDust, Hairy and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted June 6 Share 15 minutes ago, Bichael Dewing said: I’m turning 39.. I’m motivated by comfort more and more these days..🤣🤣 No no no , you’re supposed to hang onto denial till at least 55..!! Bike Dewing and ChrisF 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Dewing Posted June 6 Share 3 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: No no no , you’re supposed to hang onto denial till at least 55..!! Hahahaha oh sick, my poor lower back but f&$k it, aero bike here I come.! 🥳🤘🏻 ChrisF, gerriemtb and DieselnDust 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betaboy Posted June 6 Share 18 hours ago, bleedToWin said: Sorry boet, my fingers are round.🤓✅ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted June 6 Share Typical Bikehub, a question about Quality of handlebars turned into a discussion (Science lesson) on Aerodynamics. 😎 Bike Dewing, DieselnDust, peetwindhoek and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Dewing Posted June 6 Share 6 minutes ago, Dexter-morgan said: Typical Bikehub, a question about Quality of handlebars turned into a discussion (Science lesson) on Aerodynamics. 😎 I tried so hard to explain I was looking for comfort.! 🤦♂️ Enter bikehub aerodynamics lecturers* Wannabe, bikebloke and DieselnDust 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 6 Share 51 minutes ago, betaboy said: Sorry boet, my fingers are round.🤓✅ Pfftttt... you are such a noob with "round fingers" ... I am round Bike Dewing, ChrisF and DieselnDust 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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