Originally Posted by
MRT2
I know what you are trying to do and would advise that you proceed with caution. Aero bars have their place (mostly with triathletes and ultra endurance cyclists), but are not a solution to hand pain or numbness even on short rides.
I'm ok with my hands until about the 20 mile mark, gets numb but I usually overcome it by resting, riding with no hands, changing positions, etc... But then it tends to really start bothering me about mile 15 or 20 of a 40 or 50 mile ride.
I know aerobars aren't ideal for a hybrid bike like my Roam 2, but anything where I can rest them while still peddling away can't be bad, right?