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Old 08-13-12 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by DocC3
Consider the Cannondale Slice. I ride a Roubaix compact and a Slice Force. Early this season I bought a 2012 Slice from a guy who hurt his knee and wasn't going to be able to compete this year. The bike came with a Zipp cockpit, but without wheels (installed Reynolds Assaults). I had a professional fit and had no problem getting into a comfortable aero position. I raced the Slice in both sprints and olympics as well as doing a number of training rides. This bike is stable on straights and corners. Over the same 15 mile training loop on back-to-back runs, the Slice is faster. However, I continue to ride my Roubaix for training and for sprints that have more turns or hills. Last year I installed aerobars on the Roubaix. I didn't change the set up because the fitter who installed the bars said my position and saddle angle is what he would recommend for a starting point for me. I recommend you try aerobars on your Roubaix before you buy a TT bike. I believe the experience I had with the aerobars allowed me to work more effectively with my fitter on the Cannondale. I also was able to get comfortable more quickly on the TT bike because of my experience with the aerobars.
Thanks Doc,
Can you tell me what model aerobar you went with on your Roubaix? Also what model handlebar you have for adaptation of the aerobar? I run FSA Kwing carbon handlebars and don't believe they are conducive to mounting aerobars so would likely need to change to another drop bar.

From a fit standpoint, it seems having a comfortable roadbike and a comfort aero bar position would be mutually exclusive. Reason I say that is...the sta seems completely wrong for aerobars. Is there much fore/aft adjustability of the forearm pads on the aero bars? Perhaps they would be OK if moved aft a fair amount, provided not mounted too low. Are you running a straight seatpost on your Roubaix?
Thanks for any further perspective.
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