Aero bars or aero forks?
#1
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Enfield, CT
Bikes: '05 Ibex X-Ray, '99 Specialized Allez, '94 Stumpjumper, '90 Diamondback
Aero bars or aero forks?
I have a '99 Specialized Allez I've spec'd for Triathlons. I'm upgrading my wheels and have a chance to get a Profile Carbon X Bullhorn aero bar (I'm using Profile clip-ons now) or an aero carbon fork. Both are $150 and I can't afford both.
Given that wheels will add speed what's the better use of $150 to further improve my ride? Fork over for the fork to complement wheels or go for the aero bars?
I appreciate your thoughts!
Given that wheels will add speed what's the better use of $150 to further improve my ride? Fork over for the fork to complement wheels or go for the aero bars?
I appreciate your thoughts!
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Originally Posted by MichaelW
Approx 90% of aerodynamic drag is caused by the rider and 10% by the bike.
Get aerobars.
Get aerobars.





