Reddit reviews Profile Designs Legacy Aero Bar, Anodized Matte Black, One Size
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Split Extension with low armrest bridges and three mount PositionsColor: Anodized Matte BlackClamp: fits 26.0mm & 31.8mm barsWeight: 565gUses Profile Design zb Bracket system paired with venturi armrests and padsSplit extension with low armrest bridges and three mount positionsColor: Anodized matte blackClamp: Fits 26.0mm & 31.8mm barsweight: 475 grams
The seat is a bit above the handle-bars. I had my bike professionally fit, and that's where I should set for "efficiency". (I don't care so much about that at this point)
The problem that I may have discovered - Right before the 50 mile test ride I added a seat cushion which added about 5 inches of height (maybe less when I sit on it). So that's probably why there's pain after the 50 mile ride.
So simple fixes:
Would a set of Triathlon bars help?
That does not look bad, but if you're going to be doing triathlon, I'd highly recommend getting some aero bars. These look like a good value. Also, I believe that craigslist usually presents a slightly better value than bikesdirect. Either way, I'd be a very large improvement compared to your current bike.
I have these and I am still not sure if I like them or not. I am fairly new to cycling and I ride about 30 miles a week. I have a bad back so I have to adjust positions (two on the handlebars and then go to these) every 5 min or so. They do ease the tension on my back and I am happy I bought them, but my speed decreases once I get on them. I've road on them for about 200 miles total and my speed does not decrease as much lately.
Also be careful if you get these. The first time I positioned myself on them I almost fell and again it happen again today but this time I was going about 18mph and it would have been a bad fall. You wouldn't think it would be that big of a difference but it is.
Finally, I had to move my gear shifters to install them on my bike and my handlebars where a bit undersized for them so I had to make them "thicker" with duct tape so they would not move all around. You could probably use bar tape and make it look nicer, but I did not have any at the time.
about as cheap as you can get for new ones.
If I got those, I think I would send them back if I could. The longer bars from Profile Design or TeC9 are pretty comfortable and reasonably priced. I have the Profile Design and my wife has the Tec9. I really prefer the Tec9 for adjustability and comfort.