Old 12-27-24 | 12:24 PM
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jonathanf2
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Do you wrap bar tape on the flat tops of your aero shaped drop bars?

I'm curious how others are wrapping their aero drop bars? I tend to prefer wrapping my tops, only because I like the extra comfort when not in the hoods or drops. I know the science says there are potential watts savings keeping that section bare, but I don't find it as comfortable. For the weight weenie/watts-saving crowd that's like committing a sacrilegious sin, akin to wearing non-white ankle socks with white shoes!

Though I noticed TDF sprinters like Mark Cavendish and Biniam Girmay do full wraps on their aero hoods, contrary to what the science may say otherwise. Yet these guys are winning sprints.

Anyways, how are you wrapping your aero drop bars?

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