TheKillerPenguin

How does something like Profile Design CGT Carbon compare to cheaper aero bars like this? Does the adjustable length on the higher end model really justify it being $85 more than the entry level bars?

I want to get a pair so I can be competetive in the club TT's, and so I can at least try some USCF TT's eventually. Will the lower end model be good enough, or might it cause fit problems?

Thanks for the help

giantcfr1

I just grabbed my trusty parts catalog and noticed the PROFILE - GT. It's half way in price and appears to have adjustable arms. This reads 375g. Maybe that might be worth looking at too.
Steve.

kwyer

The Profile CGT and the GT are know as "Jammer" bars like the Oval Concepts SLAM A700. These bars keep you futher back in a more normal riding position than other aero bars or tiathlon setups. I have both the CGT and the SLAM A700 and they are very good by the CGT has better padding and the grips are more comfortable. Theory is that unless you are a very trained time trialer its better to stay in your regular seat postion to generate more power and you most of the aero benefit by just getting your arms in(www.ovalconcepts.com). It's more expensive but I would definately get the CGT. eBay for 119.00 or get it from www.bikeman.com for the best prices I could find.

TheKillerPenguin

Doh! So much for "yes, those cheap ones are great!"

TheKillerPenguin

Howabout these ones? Fully adjustable and work for my budget. A little heavy, but I can deal with it if I have to. Performance Forte T1 Aerobar Anyone have experience with them?

simplyred

All I can say is you definitely get some poseur points for carbon...
hahaha

thelung

I was wishing for some aero bars riding in the wind today. I dont have the money to fork over yet though.

TheKillerPenguin

I refuse to let carbon fiber touch my bike! Heavy aluminum it is!

my58vw

Did someone say carbon?



(Easton carbon attack bars - 650 grams! )
Oh ya... sorry you did not want intergrated...


On a serious note as long as the bar is adjustable you will be fine. For clip ons carbon is not necessary at all, and only saves a few grams

operator

Yeah that's bull. Body position is a function of fit.

Only noobs who don't know how to setup aerobars properly will find this to be true. Who are these people that remark that it "doesn't fit" or that it's "hard to get comfortable on them".

These same noobs would have the same problems with a 9 billiion dollar set of aerobars.

You're mainly paying for weight savings and bling factor.

pinky

or you can just cut a pair of riser bars in half and find a pair of clamps, I pulled off a set for $20. Looks rather ghetto, works like a charm.

53-11_alltheway

Weight savings on a flat TT is pretty much worthless.

TheKillerPenguin

No such thing as flat up here! only slightly less hilly.

TheKillerPenguin

The problem is I'm a noob that doesn't know how to setup aerobars properly! How would you go about making a pair of bars that don't adjust fit better? Move the seat forward or back as needed?

kwyer

If you are going to just do a few rides with these and go back to your regular stuff then I would stay away from most bars because they move you too far forward and out of your normal position. You get most of the aero with-out losing power which is probably more important. Google up John Cobb and read some of his research on the SLAM postion. Found an article that may help you. I would get the jammer type bars(Profile JammerGT, CGT or Oval Concepts A700 SLAM) knowing what I know. I run the CGT's on my bike all the time and you can transition back and forth very easy from the hoods to generate more power and get aero. Feels like someone giving you a wheel to ride. My wife runs the OC A700 SLAM's and really enjoys them.


https://www.byrn.org/gtips/cobb_fit.htm

Triguy

If these are going on your road bike, then the profile Jammers are a good option, they have a real comfy armrest and won't stretch you out too much. Airbomb has the Jammer(non carbon version) GT for $60, only ten dollars more than anything mentioned above and you get a lot more adjustability, with length, and they can go as low as your handlebar or as high as wanted depending on your desire for an agressive position. Here is the link, if it doesn't work just go to Airbomb.com and search "profile jammer":

https://store.airbomb.com/Itemdesc.as...508&link=qbike

Belugadave

I don't know, I've got the exact same cheap Profile Century Bar you are looking at and it has been very comfortable and no problems with fit for me. See if you can borrow one from a friend first and see how it fits for you. That was what I did and so I felt comfortable buying the cheap one.

TheKillerPenguin

Thanks for all the help guys.

CycleFreakLS

Personally, I like the Syntace C2s better (https://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=83). I use the risers with them also (https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5255). Since I'm not on a TT bike and don't use a forward lean seatpost, I find the pads in a more preferable position (mid-forearem) than some other designs. My C2s are also positioned "even" with the saddle. If they were any lower, then the traditional road bars would be way too low. Good for about 1-2 mph increase over riding on the hoods. Best.

kwyer

More info on positioning with good illustration pics to show elbo position relative to handlebar.

https://www.bicyclesports.com/Slam_Setup.html

DrugCoder

Does anyone have any experience with the Profile Design Carbon Stryke bars?

krazyderek

personally i like syntace, i just got the steamliner which i like quite a bit, there's a guy on ebay that sells them for 94$ or so, pretty good if you ask me.

I have a set of probile GT jammers if you want them they didn't really fit my position so i used them all of one time.