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 2006-05-30 7:18 AM |
Master  1888     Winder, GA |  Subject: Tri-bike questionsI was thinking about this last night and couldn't get it out of my head. I had to write it all down before I went to bed so I didn't forget  Okay, why do tri-bikes have the fancy aerobars? I know aerobars are for comfort and aerodynamics on long rides but why do the tri-bikes only have the aerobars and no drop bars like a road bike? Are aerobars (clip-ons or as new handlebars) necessary to be successful? Do the clip-on ones work just as well? This seems like it should be an easy answer but since I'm new to all this I was wondering. And I saw something in another thread I wanted to ask about but didn't want to hijack the thread. Anyway, what's the deal with cycling clubs and all the fuss about aerobars? The thread I was reading was about the bars and how the poster had to take his off during club rides, why? Are "real" cyclists just elitist snobs that look down on triathletes and their silly aerobars? Obviously I've never done a group ride so I had no idea there were "rules". Thanks. Mindy |
| 2006-05-30 7:25 AM in reply to: #437586 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Tri-bike questions It's all about aerodynamics, and aerobars are the most aero option out there. Clip-ons are just as good. No, they are not necesary, but then neither is a tri or road bike, or running shoes for that matter Riding on aerobars is a little twitchy, plus you have to move off of them to hit your brakes. Those two factors make them a less desirable option for group rides. |
| 2006-05-30 7:32 AM in reply to: #437586 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Tri-bike questions autigers_1998 - 2006-05-30 8:18 AM Are "real" cyclists just elitist snobs that look down on triathletes and their silly aerobars? Obviously I've never done a group ride so I had no idea there were "rules". Thanks. Mindy It depends on the club you are riding with. Some cater more towards multi-sport athletes and those accept people riding aero bars. But as bear said, it really comes down to a safety issue. People are not always the best bike handlers to begin with, and throwing aero bars into the mix can cause some major safety issues when it comes to breaking and turning. So most road oriented groups will not allwo aero bars to avoid potential accidents. I've been riding and racing for 15 years, and I STILL do not like to ride my TT bike in a group ride (unless it is within the week or two of an event and I know/trust the people I'm riding with). |
| 2006-05-30 7:54 AM in reply to: #437586 |
Master 1888 Winder, GA | Subject: RE: Tri-bike questions Thanks for your replies. I didn't think about the safety issue with having to move down to use the brakes. That makes sense. |
| 2006-05-30 9:38 AM in reply to: #437586 |
Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: As to "why no drops" A tri bike generally puts you in a vary "forward" position. THink of rotating a normal road position about the bottom bracket. You're going to be much more "on top of" the bars when on the base bar for braking and more technical sections. The drops become useless, as the bar tops and bends impinge on your wrists (quite painfully, I might add). Hence bullhorn type bars. |
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