[Cycling] Tri bars? - Ausbb

Dshwam · 15-09-2009, 08:26 PM

Does any one use tri bars iv got a set but i cant seem to get used to them, Why do people use them

15-09-2009, 11:14 PM

I havnt used them before but i would love a pair for my road bike

i think they are for aeorodymanics, as they streamline your figure. they are illeagle in road racing though (Safety reasons). I think you need a pretty high saddle for them to be effective. Thats just me guessing though.

16-09-2009, 09:56 PM

I used to do triathlons and used tri bars. It is important to ensure that you have someone who knows what they are doing set you up on them properly. Sometimes you will need a slightly shorter stem and most people mover their saddle forward slightly when using tri bars as it offers a better riding position. Remember that most triathletes don't train all that often on their tri bars, mainly only using them when they race (and the races aren't usually that long..) or training on them specifically so they are accustomed to the position when they race. Also, don't think that your set up needs to look as low and aerodynamic as the guys in the tour de france, they are super flexible.

Hope this helps

Dshwam · 27-09-2009, 09:06 PM

cheers. that answed it

15-09-2009, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dshwam Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Gender: Posts: 79	Tri bars? Does any one use tri bars iv got a set but i cant seem to get used to them, Why do people use them

15-09-2009, 11:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
singlesculler Guest Posts: n/a	I havnt used them before but i would love a pair for my road bike i think they are for aeorodymanics, as they streamline your figure. they are illeagle in road racing though (Safety reasons). I think you need a pretty high saddle for them to be effective. Thats just me guessing though.

16-09-2009, 09:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
challs Guest Posts: n/a	I used to do triathlons and used tri bars. It is important to ensure that you have someone who knows what they are doing set you up on them properly. Sometimes you will need a slightly shorter stem and most people mover their saddle forward slightly when using tri bars as it offers a better riding position. Remember that most triathletes don't train all that often on their tri bars, mainly only using them when they race (and the races aren't usually that long..) or training on them specifically so they are accustomed to the position when they race. Also, don't think that your set up needs to look as low and aerodynamic as the guys in the tour de france, they are super flexible. Hope this helps

27-09-2009, 09:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dshwam Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Gender: Posts: 79	cheers. that answed it