ride with aero bars

I fitted aero bars 48hrs ago and was keen to test them out. My concerns were; their positioning, the level of real comfort & movement under load. They didn't score 100%, but came very close.

I was wearing clipless shoes & combined with the bats, I felt really speedy. The route was hilly and had a,fair amount of gravel, but we still managed a 20kph average. 

Position of the bars:

The R elbow pad was out with the L , & the upward sweep of the skis was a little too much. These were adjusted and all is fine. 

Level of Comfort:

Aeros were bought to relieve palm numbness. Happily, this was achieved whoxj is no small thing as this condition can lead to permanent damage.

 

Movement Under Load:

I got in to usongcthe aeros when climbing long gentlemen's hills. One time when pulling on the L bar it rotated slightly. After flattening the rise as above, & not pulling back as I climbed fixed the problem.

Verdict: Aero bars are fast & comfortable. 

Only problem was that the mirror was blocked.