Originally Posted by
Hermes
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Older vintage bikes have deeper drop handlebars that puts the top of the handlebar just below the height of the saddle. Adding clip on aerobars on top of the handlebar probably will not result in a great aero position.
That depends on how the bike is set up. I used to run 4 inches of saddle to bar drop on my old quill stem bikes. Now I can't tolerate that and run less than 2 inches on my more modern threadless stem bikes. I get your point that deep drop bars can allow a higher bar-top position, but I just felt like arguing a little. I would encourage anyone seeking knowledge on aero positioning to heed your words, obviously.