How aerobar drop affects rider position - Part 2

Front view comparisons of how different degrees of aerobar drop affect rider position and aerodynamics

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• bike
• fit
• triathlon
• cycling
• aerodynamics
• time
• trial

[Technopunkster]

Myth is BUSTED:

print the screen

paste the image with MS Paint

cut and drag the one image so they are both aligned

draw a line on the top of the rider's heads and they are both the same exact height

LOL

[iomega]

photos aren't properly aligned. The visuals are hard to judge here.

[flyons78]

What an idiot!

[stlee74]

The right picture is lower! What a pile of...

[bizzle187]

this video is fucking retarded!

[wonderweasel]

@coolygirlconnie is correct. Low as you go does not always produce the best result, going too low can change your changes muscle recruitment patterns (in your hips) and your power).

You need a standardized test to be certain what works for you. Finding your best position takes time and research, no one rule for everyone!

Also MANY riders break their aero position by continually staring downat the road. This makes the back of the helmet sticks straight up - especially bad with areo helmets.

[coolygirlconnie]

Any unsure viewers can review riders positions at this years TdF. Lots of TT pro's ride really really high. Height is less important relative to how it easy it is to breathe and ride hard. Look at Lance at the giro this year etc.