Trial Bike Challenge

Hello, I plan on putting on my aerobars Roadbike challenges against the clock. Do I need to change some aspects of the bike? For example, placing the saddle and stem length?

I prefer not to change anything on my Roadbike coz it was specially fitted to my measurements.

Most people make changes to adapt the aero position. I suggest you try 'em and see. In the aero position you find yourself riding on the nose of the saddle and the more extreme position may require adjustments to the position of the saddle. You should be able to use the same root, but what you know. The good thing is these adjustments are easy to come back at any time.

Do not change the configuration of your bike to match the aerobars. Establish the aerobars to fit the bike.

If your bike is equipped for you is fine. Most of the time you'll be riding in the drops or on the hoods or whatever, as you usually do. I suppose if you are in eros 25% time, it would be much. So keep your current bike set up and position the aerobars so they feel "right."

Usually, you can simply bolt on your aerobars with the same alignment as the stem. When you ride with aerobars, you tend to stay closer to the end before the saddle. I would not change anything since you have been mounted on your bike and you're comfortable.

I agree with the answers above. I just wanted to get into this Aero bars only transfer part of your weight forward, which affects the direction and balance. For good IMHO - I'm on my bars mostly because it takes a bit of weight on the saddle. But I suggest to change all the time easy to really get a feel for them before they burn against the clock.

If you had your bicycle with the first thing you need to do is get a tape measure and a notebook and record how the bike is setup. This way, you can modify your bike and always know that you can find the original configuration.

When you get the Aero bars, you're quite likely to need to make some minor adjustments. For example, you can find the nose of the saddle a little too high to be in an aerodynamic position for a prolonged period. Or you might need to move slightly forward of the saddle.

Keep in mind, the bike was not originally setup with aerobars. So if it needs adjustment, because you have made a major change in your equipment. Until you measure and record the setup of your bike, it will not be a big deal to put it back when you take off the aerobars.

In addition, unless you're completely comfortable with your bike because it is installed, you should not regard the original installation as sacrosanct. He must be close, but a bike is properly equipped only when you are comfortable and able to operate optimally.

I hope this helps you.

Been riding with them since 88. Expect, on average, a pickup 3.2 mph.

But the important thing for me is (I'm not competitive) ducking under a headwind, the hand positions more ulner nerve sparing, and relief for the erector muscles of the back.

I call my installation of EZ Boy recliner!