You’ve developed strength in the weight room, you’re interval training, and you’re fired up to compete in the local time trial or triathlon. Your power is good but you’re worried if your aero position is as sleek as it could be. You’ve seen the pros’ aero position (photo) on their TT bike and want to look…
Question: During a three-day period in October, I will be racing in a hillclimb, road race and time trial. I have two road bikes: a titanium Seven Axiom with Ksyrium wheels, and a steel LeMond Zurich with standard 32-spoke wheels. The latterweighs about 3.5 pounds more. Should I install clip-on aero bars on the Seven for…
Question: I have an old road bike that I want to turn into a time trial machine. When positioning aero bars, what part of my forearms should contact the armrests? How far apart should my elbows be? Should the seat be level or tilted up or down? — Mark C.
