![]() The forward movement also positions your body comfortably and efficiently over the aerobar armrest pads, letting you support your upper body through your skeleton, rather than relying on muscles. This forward movement effectively rotates the rider's body around the bottom bracket (where the pedals attach), naturally lowering the upper body down onto the aerobars without compressing the rider's hip angle. ![]() The Dual-Position Seatpost addresses the fit implications of riding with aerobars on a road bike by allowing the saddle to move forward with the rider when shifting from road to aero riding positions. We specifically designed the Quick-Release Aerobars along with the Dual-Position Seatpost specifically to address this issue. You end up riding in a "superman" position with your arms extended too far forward, which puts a lot of stress on the supporting muscles of the arms, shoulders, and core. The other unintended consequence that occurs if the saddle position is not adjusted is that the aerobar armpads tend to be too far away to reach comfortably. It can cause back pain and generally leads to a riding position that is unsustainable, particularly for longer distance events. For most riders, the tighter hip angle is uncomfortable and can actually reduce power output because you end up fighting against your body's own range of motion to move your leg over the top of the pedal stroke. If you don't change your saddle position when moving from road to aero positions, the angle between your thigh and your torso (otherwise known as the "hip angle") becomes tighter at the top of your pedal stroke, since your knees are effectively coming closer to your chest as you lower your upper body. ![]() How do aerobars affect my bike fit?This is a really important question, and it's one that we've spent a lot of time thinking about here at Redshift Sports, so get ready for a long answer!Īerobars (of any brand) work by rotating your upper body forward so that it is more parallel to the ground, and therefore less exposed to air resistance (imagine sticking your hand out a moving car window with your palm facing forward vs. If you're planning on using the aerobars for shorter, higher-intensity efforts like a time-trial, then the S-Bend shape can give you slightly more leverage to put out maximal power. This is usually a better fit for triathletes and long-distance riders. Should I choose L-Bend or S-Bend extensions?If you don't have any previous experience using aerobars, we typically recommend the L-Bend aerobars because they put your wrists and arms in a more comfortable, ergonomic position. Aerobar Extensions, Armrest, and Armrest Pads.Secondary safety release mechanism prevents accidental release.Massive adjustability lets you fine-tune your fit - extension length, armpad fore-aft, armpad width and height ( Extension Riser Kit sold separately).Extensions are available in L-Bend or S-Bend.Ride with ease - no more time and energy wasted switching from road bike to aero bike.No tools required - remove or attach the clip on aero bars easily with the quick-release mechanism.Transform your current bike - switch from road to aero position on the bike you already own.Benefits of Quick Release Clip-on Aero Bars: ![]() Along with the Dual-Position Seatpost, the clip-on aerobars provides an optimized aero riding position on your road bike. The patented quick-release mechanism allows you to attach or remove the aerobars in a few seconds without any tools so you can choose the best riding position for any ride. The Quick-Release clip-on Aerobars let you switch from road to aero on-the-fly on the bike you already own. ![]()
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