{"id":4389,"date":"2022-06-19T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-19T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brooklynfixedgear.com\/?p=4389"},"modified":"2024-02-05T22:41:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T03:41:26","slug":"what-are-aero-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brooklynfixedgear.com\/bikes-and-parts\/what-are-aero-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Aero Bars? And How to Install Them on A Fixie?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Are you looking for a way to increase your cycling efficiency and endurance? Then it might be time to switch things up and try aero bars on your bike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These stylish bars help you stay upright and add a touch of class to any bike ride. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro rider, aero bars are a great way to keep up with the roadies. But what are aero bars? And how do you install aero bars on your bike?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Aero bars are handlebar extensions that enable an aerodynamic stance by lowering your upper body and aligning your arms with your torso. Aero bars also have handgrips and armrests, making cycling easier on your wrists and hands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n But there’s a lot more to it than that, so in this post, you will learn about aero-bars and how to install them correctly on your fixie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor’s note: This article was updated on June 19, 2022<\/strong>, to include additional information about aero bars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before learning how to install these bars, let’s first understand what aero-bars are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aero bars, also known as “clip-on bars<\/strong>,” “triathlon bars<\/strong>,” or “tri-bars<\/strong>,” are handlebar extensions that attach near to the handlebar’s center and cantilever out over the front wheel. They enable you to adopt a more aerodynamic stance<\/a> by lowering your upper body and aligning your arms with your torso. These bars are often found on triathlon bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compared to regular handlebars, aero bars have both handgrips and armrests, putting less stress on your wrists and hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best kinds of clip-on aero<\/a> bars allow for extensive height adjustment and separation of the bars and armrests, enabling you to strike the optimal mix of aerodynamic<\/a> placement and comfort. On a road bike, aero bars look like a horizontal fork mounted to the top of drop bars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your preferences, there are many options available on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elite triathletes compete in short-distance events with short aero bars (no longer than the handlebar) (draft legal). Amateurs typically aren’t permitted to use them in races. The longer aero bars are used for races without drafting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Aero bars can come in a single piece or two separate bars that are fixed together. It will be easier to install, but you won’t have as many options for customization. The two distinct bars are my favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some aero bars have a wider range of adjustments than others. Verify whether the armrest can be moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat are aero-bars?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are there different types of aero bars?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n