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Types of Triathlon Aerobars: Clip-on or TT, What Changes and Which to Choose

Latest · 10/10/2026

Types of Triathlon Aerobars: Clip-on or TT, What Changes and Which to Choose

Two clip-on aerobars that fit on the handlebar you already have, and a TT cockpit for triathlon bikes. What changes between them, what they cost and how to decide without wasting money.

09/10/2026

Upgrading the Armrests on Your TT Bike Without Changing the Aero Bars: What to Check Before Buying

En una bici de contrarreloj o de triatlón, muchas molestias no vienen de los acoples, sino del sitio donde apoyas los antebrazos....

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25/09/2026

Aero Bar Extensions: Straight, S-Bend, Ski-Bend or Mono Bar. What Changes With Each Shape

La forma de la extensión decide dónde quedan tus manos y tus muñecas durante horas, y eso pesa más que el aspecto....

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12/09/2026

Warm-Up Before a Time Trial or Triathlon: How Long, How Hard and Why

In a time trial or triathlon, the shorter and more intense the event, the more warming up matters. We explain what a...

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28/08/2026

How Much Water to Drink on the Bike: A Hydration Plan for Long Hot Rides

The average of half a litre to a litre per hour isn't much use if you don't know what yours is. We...

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23/08/2026

Aero Bar Width: Why Tucking Your Elbows Tighter Isn't Always Faster

"Bring your elbows in" is the most repeated advice on any ride, and it only describes half the equation. Narrowing the position...

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19/08/2026

How to Get Used to the Aero Position: Building Up Without Paying for It

Getting down on the aerobars is easy; holding the position for hours is not. We explain what you ask of your body...

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19/08/2026

Numb Forearms and Sore Elbows in the Aero Position: Causes and How 3D Lattice Pads Fix Them

Why your hands go numb and your elbows hurt in the triathlon or time trial aero position, and how 3D-printed aerobar pads...

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05/08/2026

How to Fit and Set Up Clip-On Aero Bars on Your Road Bike (Practical Guide)

Fitting time trial aerobars is quick, but fitting them properly is the difference between gaining speed and collecting aches. A step-by-step guide:...

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21/07/2026

TT Bike or Road Bike With Clip-Ons? How to Decide Without Wasting Money

Before buying a time trial bike, it is worth knowing where the aerodynamic benefit really comes from: most of the drag is...

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06/07/2026

Custom Aero Bars: Why S/M/L Sizes Hold You Back (and How a Made-to-Measure Cockpit Is Built)

One-size aerobars force your body to adapt to the component. CarboXtrem does it the other way round: a hand-laid carbon structure, fitting...

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29/06/2026

Aero Hydration in Triathlon and Time Trials: Why Drinking Without Leaving Your Position Makes You Faster (and What the Bottle Holder Kit Is Like)

Over long distances, reaching for your frame bottle breaks your aero position and costs you watts every time. We explain why hydration...

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16/06/2026

Triathlon Aerobars: Aero vs Flat Handlebar and How to Choose Yours

A guide to choosing triathlon aerobars: the differences between mounting them on an aero or flat handlebar, how to get the length,...

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