Aerobar

[Miranda]

I'm skimming here, so sorry if this was posted...

I don't like the ones if the arm rests do not flip up outta the way when not in use. I say this cuz if you need a smaller sized width handlebar, and the aerobar takes up most of that room, you feel cramped trying to ride on the hoods etc. Or you just want to use the tops to climb... the aerobar armrest will be in the way if they don't flip up.

Profile Design makes a couple varieties with something called a "Z bracket". That is the piece that flips up the armrests.

Also... if you can not, meaning your event / club / etc. prohibits, ride with your aerobars... don't train with them. Or get used to using them exclusively.

I know you said you ride alone. But, just make sure your body remembers what it feels like to ride without the aerobar too. Muscle memory can be a powerful thing. Otherwise if you get some ride buddies, etc.... you might have a challenge going backwards.

FWIW.

EDIT: This is what I chose, though not mounted on my new bike to date. Some of which for the reasons I note above. Nice feature to cheat the wind a bit. They are called the "Split Second".
http://www.profile-design.com/profil...it-second.html