To Aero or not to Aero...that is the question

[Pedal Wench]

To everyone who says they add them to be more comfortable- please go have a fit done. You are not in the correct position if you are more comfortable and "stretched out" feeling. It will also change your you sit on your saddle, hence why TT saddles are shaped differently then road saddles.

I use mine as an alternate position (and obviously, to be more aero!) on 24-hour races, and I used them every minute I could on RAAM, just to give myself the aero advantage and also to give my hands a break. On "normal" rides, under 100 miles, it's not necessary.

[marni]

My primary reason for having aerobars is primarily because of wind issues, which are pretty consistent around here. I also ride a lot in my drops but only if I am riding solor, or with other experienced riders and I if I am not pulling but drafting. I don't often rode in a paceline or a group large enough to make a paceline. The two ladies I ride with and I will take turns pulling and drafting in a stiff wind, but none of us will ride in drops or aerobars if we are pulling. When I ride solo I use both my drops and aerobars as a method of moving around while on the bike. It sort of spreads the effort and wear and tear around.

[denda]

I love having them on my bike. Most of my riding is solo. Also, the wind blows here almost ALL THE TIME! They also give my hands a rest. It just feels good to be able to change positions.

[mikhelee]

I'm sure that it's entirely possible - I've never even heard of it until I started browsing the forum, so I'll definitely check that out. It's pain/stiffness on the outside of the knee ... does that sound about right?