Aerobar installation question
02-21-06, 06:22 AM
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Aerobar installation question
Hello,
I just got a pair of Profile Jammer GT aerobars for my road bike. Installation seems pretty straightforward, except for one thing:
They come w/ a pair of shims for 26mm bars. The instructions say that if you have 31mm bars, not to use the shims. Does that mean I attach the metal clamps directly to the exposed metal of my handlebars? Won't this rub and scratch the finish on the bars (and/or the clamps)? I thought about using electrical tape, but I thought I'd throw the question out here first.
Also, where I want the bars is right where the cable comes out of the handlebar tape. Is it OK for the cable to go under the clamp (there's a gap there where the allen bolt is, so it's not being squeezed), or do I route it in front of everything?
Thanks!
I just got a pair of Profile Jammer GT aerobars for my road bike. Installation seems pretty straightforward, except for one thing:
They come w/ a pair of shims for 26mm bars. The instructions say that if you have 31mm bars, not to use the shims. Does that mean I attach the metal clamps directly to the exposed metal of my handlebars? Won't this rub and scratch the finish on the bars (and/or the clamps)? I thought about using electrical tape, but I thought I'd throw the question out here first.
Also, where I want the bars is right where the cable comes out of the handlebar tape. Is it OK for the cable to go under the clamp (there's a gap there where the allen bolt is, so it's not being squeezed), or do I route it in front of everything?
Thanks!
02-21-06, 06:27 AM
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They mount right on the handlebars. Just align them up, put the bolts in, and tighten. They won't scratch if you're careful.
You can run the cable under the clamp if it doesn't crimp. Or you can run the cables in front. If you have problems, take the bar tape loose, and re-wrap your bars to give yourself more room with the cables.
You can run the cable under the clamp if it doesn't crimp. Or you can run the cables in front. If you have problems, take the bar tape loose, and re-wrap your bars to give yourself more room with the cables.
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You will get some scratches/scuff marks on the finish of the bars where the aerobars mount. There's really no good way to avoid it. Putting a layer of tape between the clamp and the handlebars doesn't help much either - in addition to the unavoidable scratches you end up with a sticky mess if/when you take the aerobars off.
