Aerobars
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Aerobars
I might be getting a tad ahead of myself, but I'm interested in putting Aerobars on my Gary Fisher Zebrano, primarily for indoor training / spinning this coming fall and winter.
I'm not interested in swapping out the handlebars so I'm guessing that limits my options. I'll probably wind up with an entry level road or cyclocross bike next summer, but in the meantime I really could use some solution on the GF.
I've been eyeballing these: https://villagecyclesport.com/product...rs-54067-1.htm
But would welcome any and all recommendations. Thanks.
I'm not interested in swapping out the handlebars so I'm guessing that limits my options. I'll probably wind up with an entry level road or cyclocross bike next summer, but in the meantime I really could use some solution on the GF.
I've been eyeballing these: https://villagecyclesport.com/product...rs-54067-1.htm
But would welcome any and all recommendations. Thanks.
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The only advantage of aerobars is to get an aerodynamic position, which is kind of pointless for a stationary bike.
It might sense to use them on the stationary bike if you planned to use them on the road.
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Thanks for your less-than-helpful yet insightful response.
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Sarcasm noted!
I guess, actually, you would not!
So, the spinning/trainer comment was just useless fluff. Why did you mention it? It doesn't appear to have any relevance. Weird.
This is probably not the best subforum for this question anyway.
I guess, actually, you would not!
This is probably not the best subforum for this question anyway.
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I would just skip the aerobars unless you wanted some of the shorter ones. The Profile and most others are designed to get your back flat in an aero poistion with your hands far out in front. Your hybrid bike has completely different geometry and your existing bars are set high (perhaps higher than your saddle, depending on how you have it set up) so you won't be comfortable or aero.
Try something like this instead:
https://www.bicyclebuys.com/barsstems...s/0900976/goog
Try something like this instead:
https://www.bicyclebuys.com/barsstems...s/0900976/goog
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The Zebrano has an adjustable angle quill stem so with the clip-on aero bars he should be able to accustomise himself to a more road-bike riding position.
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That loses efficiency, but it also restricts breathing. Think of how difficult it is to breathe deeply while reaching for your toes; the knee-to-chest distance isn't too much different. Air is fuel. Without good breathing, you're not getting the air you need.
Still, you could set up any bike to approximate a low-down position. Since you say you'll be mostly using it inside, you only need to think about body position, and you don't need to worry about the bike's on-road handling. I'd suggest looking for a seatpost that will let you put the saddle a lot further forward than it is now.