Triathlete Magazine's Guide to Finishing Your First Triathlon by T. J. Murphy

Author:T. J. Murphy
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (Perseus)
Published: 2011-01-17T16:00:00+00:00

Aerobar and Handlebar Setup

Handlebar placement offers the most leeway in a bike fitting. They should be positioned to help you maintain good posture (neutral spine), and avoid overreaching. The aerobar pads should be at a broad, comfortable width and allow stable handling, yet narrow enough to provide aerodynamic benefits. Handlebar height depends on how far back the saddle moves (the further back, the higher the bars need to be). Highly flexible athletes, particularly those with good hip flexion (the ability to bring the femur to the torso), can run lower handlebars and still maintain proper posture on the bike. Less flexible athletes will need the bars higher to maintain proper posture. Morphologically, a number of variables such as arm length, torso length, and leg length will affect how much room is available for drop to the bars. Lastly, race distance needs to be considered in order that the position be comfortable enough for the athlete to maintain.

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