Lightest Aerobars?...
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- Triathlete
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I'm looking for a light pair of integrated aerobars/handlebars. I already own a pair of the Profile CarbonX (purchased a few years ago). I've looked at VisionTech (wasn't too impressed). I'm pretty keen to the AEROblue (attached) from Deda Elementi (897 grams) but was wondering if anyone knew of a lighter (or perhaps) better aerobar.
Thanks (in advance) for your attention.
-giancarlo
Thanks (in advance) for your attention.
-giancarlo
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Why buy a heavy integrated combination when you can get it lighter by using Syntace parts:
Syntace Megaforce 260 90mm 150 g
Syntace Stratos size L 250 g
Syntace Clip Ultralight size L 410 g
Makes 810 g for comfortable, rocksolid but yet ultralight aero handlebars.
And with an ITM "The Stem" you could save another 50 grams.
All those new-fashioned one-piece combinations are notorious
for going to pieces (see last year's TDF), beeing uncomfortable and heavy as hell.
Syntace Megaforce 260 90mm 150 g
Syntace Stratos size L 250 g
Syntace Clip Ultralight size L 410 g
Makes 810 g for comfortable, rocksolid but yet ultralight aero handlebars.
And with an ITM "The Stem" you could save another 50 grams.
All those new-fashioned one-piece combinations are notorious
for going to pieces (see last year's TDF), beeing uncomfortable and heavy as hell.
- Triathlete
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I've already got a Syntace setup on my bike. I've had some bad experiences with clip-ons slipping during fast descents. Also... I assumed an integrated system would be lighter than two pieces (with their required bolts).
The TDF reference makes a good point.
Someone (on a different board) recommended HED aerobars (also integrated, and lighter than the Dedas), but (if I'm not mistaken) those were the bars coming apart during the TDF TT.
-gc
The TDF reference makes a good point.
Someone (on a different board) recommended HED aerobars (also integrated, and lighter than the Dedas), but (if I'm not mistaken) those were the bars coming apart during the TDF TT.
-gc
Have you carefully followed the torque specs for the bolts of the clip-ons?
Were the bars clean/degreased before the installation?
And how did it happen: did you hit a road hole?
AFAIR the broken aero bar during a TT of the TDF was from ITM.
Were the bars clean/degreased before the installation?
And how did it happen: did you hit a road hole?
AFAIR the broken aero bar during a TT of the TDF was from ITM.
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No... my LBS initally installed the bars. They gave me a deal on a scratched pair. I was constantly plagued by slight movement (over the course of a ride), but nothing major.
I later flew my bike (actually, I flew in a plane, but my bike came with me) to California and had (to say the least) a large slip of the bars when I hit a bump in the road during a fast descent.
I guess part of why I'm looking for an integrated setup is because I haven't had any problems with the Profile (carbonX) but would like something lighter. If that makes any sense.
-gc
I later flew my bike (actually, I flew in a plane, but my bike came with me) to California and had (to say the least) a large slip of the bars when I hit a bump in the road during a fast descent.
I guess part of why I'm looking for an integrated setup is because I haven't had any problems with the Profile (carbonX) but would like something lighter. If that makes any sense.
-gc
Try to amister Walser weight of untégated carbon bars he makes.
they are also custom made just for you.
He also produce carbon brake lever.
www.walser-cycles.ch
Romain
they are also custom made just for you.
He also produce carbon brake lever.
www.walser-cycles.ch
Romain
I have looked at a lot of different combinations of clip-ons, bars and stems and one piece aero bars. The conclusion that I came to was if you want light weight you go with a 3 piece set up but if you want ultimate aerodynamics you use a integrated unit. But in either case to get the lightest/slipperiest it must be custom made or modified. I have modified a Cinelli angel bar that is much more aero than stock and will weigh aprox. 650 grams +/- a few grams when finished( I'm just cleaning up the welds and getting ready for paint right now) it will be mounted on a 14 lb. truly aero TT. bike. It seems plenty stiff enough for me and because it is a welded homogenous unit no chance of bars turning / dropping etc.
At 350g, I think you'll be hard pressed to find something lighter than Haero Carbon's bars: https://www.haero-carbon.com/en/shop/handlebars/h253
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ETA: HOLY THREAD REVIVAL... wasn't paying attention.
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ETA: HOLY THREAD REVIVAL... wasn't paying attention.
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