Originally Posted by Shemp
Just add bar ends. It's easier to get to the brakes from bar ends than from an aero bar position. It's also easier to control the bike, which in a mass of recreational riders is pretty important.
I have bar ends, and they do help a lot with hand numbness. I just thought maybe an additional bar would help relieve tired hands.
Good point on the control issue. I have never tried aerobars, but I would assume that one wouldn't want to stop real fast while using them. I guess I just have to shake the hands loose as usual.