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Old 04-14-08, 11:12 AM
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Profile Century makes a good Clipon Aerobar. It's what I use.



A couple of points to be aware of with aerobars.
  • They make the bike VERY twitchy when you are down on the aerobars, there is a huge difference in handling.
  • You cannot reach the brakes quickly, so have a larger zone of awareness

You do get a significant reduction in air resistance and perceived effort in a headwind though They are NOT good for situations that require critical bike handling though, such as group rides or rough surface conditions.
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