Aerobars

"Tony" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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I bought a pair of aerobars this afternoon and I have a few concerns.
I know it is going to take a while to get used to them, but do I have
to change anything?

I feel like I should increase the height of the seatpost, and also
move the seat itself forward. Am I crazy? After bought my bike last
year I had it professionally fitted for the optimal ride. He told me
to never mess around with his fitting adjustments. I am afraid if I
fiddle with any of the settings I will lose power and form, or even
hurt myself. What should I do?

Oh yea, and I noticed tonight that that little extra bit of leaning
forward pinches things that are not meant to be pinched, is this
normal?

I'm assuming you've added aerobars to a traditional road frame, correct?
This normally might involve bringing the seat forward just a touch. If
you're already feeling "pinched", I wouldn't try raising the seat though.
Best bet would be to go back to the guy who fit you before and ask his
advice on fitting with aero bars added to the equation.

Tony said:

I bought a pair of aerobars this afternoon and I have a few concerns. I
know it is going to take a while to get used to them, but do I have to
change anything?

I feel like I should increase the height of the seatpost, and also move the
seat itself forward. Am I crazy? After bought my bike last year I had it
professionally fitted for the optimal ride. He told me to never mess around
with his fitting adjustments. I am afraid if I fiddle with any of the
settings I will lose power and form, or even hurt myself. What should I do?

Oh yea, and I noticed tonight that that little extra bit of leaning forward
pinches things that are not meant to be pinched, is this normal?

You'll need to be fitted to the aerobars. Look where your elbows now are.
The optimal bike fit will not be optimal for triathlon, as the idea is to
a) have some legs left when you get off, and b) share the muscles between
running and biking.

Unless I'm well out of date, of course...

Steve

"Tony" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:JolDf.2080$MJ.386
@fed1read07:

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I bought a pair of aerobars this afternoon

Wow, two answers within 10 minutes. Maybe this newsgroup isn't quite dead
yet!

Do you think I need a "fast forward" seat post?

"Tom Henderson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"Tony" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

I bought a pair of aerobars this afternoon and I have a few concerns.
I know it is going to take a while to get used to them, but do I have
to change anything?

I feel like I should increase the height of the seatpost, and also
move the seat itself forward. Am I crazy? After bought my bike last
year I had it professionally fitted for the optimal ride. He told me
to never mess around with his fitting adjustments. I am afraid if I
fiddle with any of the settings I will lose power and form, or even
hurt myself. What should I do?

Oh yea, and I noticed tonight that that little extra bit of leaning
forward pinches things that are not meant to be pinched, is this
normal?

I'm assuming you've added aerobars to a traditional road frame, correct?
This normally might involve bringing the seat forward just a touch. If
you're already feeling "pinched", I wouldn't try raising the seat though.
Best bet would be to go back to the guy who fit you before and ask his
advice on fitting with aero bars added to the equation.

Tony said:

Do you think I need a "fast forward" seat post?

It depends upon numerous factors that are not readily apprent to the
group.

* Your (body) proportions and mechanics.
* Your existing frame geometry.
* Your tendency to switch between road and aero configs; how often?

I also recommend recording your road fitting positions, then getting a
knowledgeable re-fit for aerobar mode. There are more adjustments than
you might imagine.

rsquared

rsquared said:

Tony said:

Do you think I need a "fast forward" seat post?

It depends upon numerous factors that are not readily apprent to the
group.

* Your (body) proportions and mechanics.
* Your existing frame geometry.
* Your tendency to switch between road and aero configs; how often?

I also recommend recording your road fitting positions, then getting a
knowledgeable re-fit for aerobar mode. There are more adjustments than
you might imagine.

rsquared

And same as everything else in this sport - take your time to get used
to the adjustments. Riding in the aero position works your muscles
differently - you might notice your lower back getting sore for example

"Tony" <[email hidden]> wrote...

Quoted message said:

I bought a pair of aerobars this afternoon and I have a few concerns.
I know it is going to take a while to get used to them, but do I have to
change anything?

I feel like I should increase the height of the seatpost, and also move

the

Quoted message said:

seat itself forward. Am I crazy? After bought my bike last year I had it
professionally fitted for the optimal ride. He told me to never mess

around

Quoted message said:

with his fitting adjustments. I am afraid if I fiddle with any of the
settings I will lose power and form, or even hurt myself. What should I

do?

Quoted message said:

Oh yea, and I noticed tonight that that little extra bit of leaning

forward

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pinches things that are not meant to be pinched, is this normal?

You will definitely need to rethink your fitting. Riding in aero position
on a road bike involves some trade-offs. You'll notice right away that your
hips will not be as open, which compromises your pedaling. Also, your
center of gravity will move forward, which affects your bike handling.

I suspect that your saddle will have to come forward and that your
handlebars may have to be adjusted a couple of centimeters in order to get a
more comfortable fit. Make sure your fitter understands the aero position.

"rsquared" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:1138629885.084811.269470
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It depends upon numerous factors that are not readily apprent to the
group.

Yea, what he said :-)