I have "shorty" clip-on aerobars on my road bike, and I love them. Infact, I don't think I could do a long ride without them. They offer me another position to give my hands/wrists a well-needed break. Not to mention the wind-cheating advantages when riding into a stiff headwind. I don't ride in groups. Most of the time, it's just me and either my hubby or a friend...sometimes it's the 3 of us, but never more than that. If I'm leading, I'll drop down into aero on long straight stretches of road. If I'm following, I will only use my aerobars if I have fallen behind and need to "catch up". Once I get close enough, I'm back onto the hoods. I think having aerobars has made me a better rider, because it forces me to learn better control and handling skills of my bike. Below is a pic of the aerobars I have on my bike...they are Profile Design Jammer GT's.