Originally Posted by Halfast
Well, I just couldn't pass up the aerobars from Performance for cheap. This is probably a BIG mistake as I am old, and probably cannot get that low!! But I am gonna try. My friend tells me it is good for trying to complete a century after you are alone in the late stages. Advice on getting into/out of these torture thingies? Any other helpful hints? They should arrive tomorrow
One of these days, I'm going to try them. I find myself feeling more and more comfortable the loser I go while riding my bike. I used to ride almost exclusively with my arms straight, weight supported mostly on my wrists/palms, gripping the center portion of the bar.
My low position was in the drops, but with arms straight and stiff.
Gradually, I have lowered my position. Right or wrong, I now will sometimes ride with my hands on the hoods, but, with arms bent, elbows nearly resting on the bars. In the drops, my elbows are also now bent, so that I am much lower - little or now pressure on my palms/hell of my hands, etc.
Those aerobars look mighty comfy when I see guys riding with them - although those guys are in much better shape than I.
Let us know how it goes - good luck!!
Caruso