Profile Design Lightning Stryke aero bar
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Profile Design Lightning Stryke aero bar
I've just ordered this, but had some trouble finding it.
Question is:
Why would the manufacturer discontinue such an amazing aero bar (Lightning Stryke)? What's wrong with it? And why wouldn't another company copy it?
Question is:
Why would the manufacturer discontinue such an amazing aero bar (Lightning Stryke)? What's wrong with it? And why wouldn't another company copy it?
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That is an interesting design. It clamps onto the stem right?
My guess is that they were replaced by the Air Stryke, which I think would be more compatible with different setups. (eg. I don't think I could use the lightning stryke on my bike because my stem is too angled).
My guess is that they were replaced by the Air Stryke, which I think would be more compatible with different setups. (eg. I don't think I could use the lightning stryke on my bike because my stem is too angled).
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That is an interesting design. It clamps onto the stem right?
My guess is that they were replaced by the Air Stryke, which I think would be more compatible with different setups. (eg. I don't think I could use the lightning stryke on my bike because my stem is too angled).
My guess is that they were replaced by the Air Stryke, which I think would be more compatible with different setups. (eg. I don't think I could use the lightning stryke on my bike because my stem is too angled).
But is it a big issue? Why not replace stem with one that has correct angle? I have to replace stem anyway because this model requires the Hammer or Lava stem, which has a diamond-shaped cross section.
I looked at the Air Stryke. It's nothing like the Lightning Stryke except for part of the name. None of their current models mount on the stem. I don't know why.
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No way to mount aero water bottle.
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The problem with replacing the stem with one that's straight is that it would change your handlebar height (if you previously had an angled one).
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