Eden, I put FSA Vision Tech bars on my century comfy Litespeed for 10 mi TTs. I also bought (just last week) a 2nd seatpost so I can have a post/saddle combo I can pull and swap the two together without affecting my time-tested road position.

The FSA bars are available as short as 230mm, but they also make a mini version at 175. At 175, they look incredibly short and don't look like they would give you a good position. Not sure what they're for. My Litespeed is a 51 cm and the saddle is 70 cm high (ctr of crank to top of saddle), in case that helps you visualize the 230mm.

Yes, due to the forward position your weight is now more on the front wheel and you have to think about braking (use more in the front), but the position is definitely more aerodynamic. The bars catch side winds but I think you know all this. Time trial bikes can also be difficult in side winds. Certainly, loads of people use road bikes for time trials and triathlons just fine.



The new seatpost is a Specialized Pave with a big setback that we turned backward to get the extreme forward position. The head on the post is extremely adjustable. This new position has given my IT band new life for the time trials.

Hope this helps at all.