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Thnking about some aero bars

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:12 am
by willhub
Hi.

I'm thinking of maybe getting some Aero bars like these:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... ero%20Bars

But I dont want to waste money and want to know if they are worthwhile for TT's and if the ones I have linked to are ok?

Thanks

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:37 am
by cath
Hi Will, try www.ribblecycles.co.uk as they are a tenner cheaper on there....I have the same ones and they are comfortable and v. easy to attach - but make sure you get the right fit for your handlebars. Paul can't use mine with his bike as the handlebars are a different diameter but he likes them as well.

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:05 pm
by willhub
How do I know if they fit my handlebars or not?

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:59 pm
by cath
Had a quick look - says its multi-fit so will be okay (mine are older version and came in 2 sizes).

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:15 pm
by MichaelCarter
Will, I've got the same ones and they're fine. If you want to try before you buy I'm away next week and you can borrow them for the week if you want? (I'm marshalling this thursday and could give them to you then - although don't time trial on them until you've got used to them!)

Michael

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:22 pm
by willhub
MichaelCarter wrote:Will, I've got the same ones and they're fine. If you want to try before you buy I'm away next week and you can borrow them for the week if you want? (I'm marshalling this thursday and could give them to you then - although don't time trial on them until you've got used to them!)

Michael
Awsome yea cheers would not mind trying them out, can give em a test on way home :D, you sure they will fit on my bike?

Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:54 am
by MichaelCarter
Will, I've got them on my bike at college today. If you're in college today drop me an email mcarter@yorkcollege.ac.uk and let me know where and when I can meet you and I'll get them to you.

I might not see you tonight as I'll be marshalling.

Michael

Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:48 pm
by willhub
Hi, dont think I'll be able to borrow the aero bars now as weather turned alot bad its like heavy rain here untill 7 apparently and its raining heavy now I cant cycle out to sherrif hutton in this.

Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:02 pm
by Andy J
I cant cycle out to Sherrif Hutton in this
What sort of cyclist are you Will? its maybe wet but its mild

Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:03 pm
by willhub
Andy J wrote:
I cant cycle out to Sherrif Hutton in this
What sort of cyclist are you Will? its maybe wet but its mild
Its freezing here :shock:, river must be messing with the land I'm at the other side. I'm ok when I have been cycling for ages in the wet its just getting started. What am I going to do in the super wet uk winters???? :shock:

Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:29 pm
by Rob
willhub wrote:its like heavy rain here untill 7
Only like heavy rain Will - not real heavy rain, you'll be OK.

Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:40 pm
by MichaelCarter
"What am I going to do in the super wet uk winters????"

Get wet!

You worry and think way too much! If you've a wind in your face you go slower. If it rains, you get wet. If you're in a race and the pace is too fast you get dropped. Practice will make you improve, worrying won't!

If you don't feel confident and safe racing in the wet do some practice to get used to it and build your confidence. Come along and help out tonight if you fancy a ride but don't want to race.

Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:13 pm
by willhub
Well the reason I did not come in the end was not due to the rain it was other reasons, shame really the wind seemed to have slowed down might have been a good go :(

Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:02 am
by MichaelCarter
You missed a good night, yep we all got drenched but good fun!

Anyway, back to the bars. It's my last day at work today for a week, if you want the bars for a week let me know.

Michael

Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:59 am
by willhub
MichaelCarter wrote:You missed a good night, yep we all got drenched but good fun!

Anyway, back to the bars. It's my last day at work today for a week, if you want the bars for a week let me know.

Michael
Is it ok to come pick them up from college today? Like could you meet me outside near the bikes at like 2pm? I'll be in my cycling kit so wont come in college though!!