Need advice - aero bars for 24hr endurance ride?

[ilima]

I think they could be beneficial. But get a pair that has the flip-up armrests, otherwise you lose the position with your hands on the top of the bar. That's one of my most comfortable positions for riding, so I wouldn't want to lose it.

[Pedal Wench]

My bf loved his in the 24-hour race we did. I had them ready to go on a spare bike, but didn't want to stop and move the timing chips to that bike. I really recommend getting used to them well ahead of time. Even though I planned to use mine, I wasn't really comfortable, and at 3am, you want everything to be second nature.

[alpinerabbit]

I think they could be beneficial. But get a pair that has the flip-up armrests, otherwise you lose the position with your hands on the top of the bar.

Alternative: Syntace XXS with the risers.
a) you keep the top bar position
b) the risers make for an easier aero position.

[deeaimond]

Thanks for the advice, I was gonna wait before getting them but I can imagine i'll need to use them for some time before getting used to it.

About those with flip up arm rests, First time i've heard about them but i'll definitely start looking for them because I really love the hand position that the potential bars will block.

I mentioned the situation to the guys today (the guys i usually ride with), and it seems one of them has an old pair of clip-ons he'll give me. So I'll just try to use them first. and see how it goes

I've heard about the dangers they can pose while riding with other pple in a group. But I intend to just use them for the straight stretches of road, and when i'm jealous of my buddie's aeros (which is everytime he uses them...) I'm pretty much a scaredy cat anyways and like to be close to the brakes.. heehee

I've only had this bike for 2 months, and its time to make those little adjustments to my position. hopefully everything works out well!

cheerios and big kisses for the help everyone! D