Tandem Cycling - Time Trial Bars

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ronk
05-29-06, 08:53 PM
Is there anything different I should be looking for in aero bars for a tandem. We will be doing a 50 mile time trial in August and I want to get something now so I can get comfortable with it. I know on my reg ular bike it's a bit different when using aero bars, and I imagine it will be magnified on a tandem. Any info would be much appreciated!


TandemGeek
05-31-06, 06:21 AM
Is there anything different I should be looking for in aero bars for a tandem.

It's pretty much the same: find a design that you're comfortable with. However, as you surmised, a steady stoker is essential and it may take more time to get comfortable with using them than it did on your personal bike.