Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
Unless you have incredible flexibility however, you really can't set up Aerobars where they are both comfortable
He doesn't race. He wants comfort more than aero.
Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
1. Loss of hand position on the tops. (or you get really ugly clunky popup style pads)
He doesn't race, he can afford to have clunky pads if he wants another position.
Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
2. Your postion is thrown too far forward, alrtering balance.
It's not like he is just going to fall over. If he is on a long straight flat road, that would be a perfect time for aerobars. It's not like he is looking for a new position for canyon descents.
Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
3. You need to adjust your seat position, which isn't very effective if the plan is to just be in the aerobars as an occassional break.
Not always, depends how his current setup is. That's also assuming that a saddle moving forward wouldn't help him, anyway.
Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
4. They put you in a position where it is much more difficult to see what's going on around you traffic wise.
Yes, I agree, but that just means he needs to use them when it is appropriate.
Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
5. They're heavy.
He doesn't race. I bet he would rather have another position then get to the top of a climb slightly quicker.
Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
6. They're not safe in a group.
So he won't use them in a group.