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Switch aero system by redshift sports8/30/2023 ![]() The padding is good quality and they have a good shape, so I found them to be comfortable to ride on for long periods.Īs mentioned above, I’m used to having my extensions in a narrower position, so the wider hand position felt very odd to me, but many other people would probably not be bothered by this. The elbow pads of the RedShift Quick-Release Aerobars measure 90 mm from front to back, 115 mm wide and have about 15 mm of padding. In contrast, most clip-on aerobars have fixed pads that need to be higher to allow room between the base bar and the pads for the rider’s hands to hold the base bars. The pads on my regular set of aerobars are 17 mm above the bar, but that’s only possible because I use the discontinued 3T Flip Clip-on bars where the elbow pads can be flipped up to give full access to the base bars. Riser spacers are provided to increase this height by 13 or 26 mm.Īs is often the case, the stack height was the biggest problem for me because I prefer to have the elbow pads as low as possible. When no risers are used, the platforms of the elbow pads are 34 mm above the top of the handlebar (this is often referred to as the “stack height”). The elbow pads can be moved forwards and backwards, with the center being up to 35 mm behind the center of the bars (which is reasonable but not extreme). For me, the narrowest extension position was slightly too wide, I’m more used to using 80-100 mm spacing. They can be made wider by placing the clamps further apart, but not narrower. ![]() However, even when the clamps are placed adjacent to the stem then the extensions (the tubes that you hold with your hands) are 120 mm apart (center-center). The RedShift Quick-Release Aerobars have a reasonable amount of adjustability for the elbow pad width from extremely narrow to extremely wide. Carbon extensions are also offered and would reduce the weight slightly but increase the cost. The extensions are a standard size (22.2 mm diameter) so extensions from other brands also work. I find that L-bend extensions put my wrists at a more natural, comfortable angle. Two shapes of extensions are available, either S-bend or L-bend. Similarly-priced models that don’t have the quick-release feature normally weigh at least 400 grams, so the penalty for having the convenience of the quick-release feature is about 200 grams. The total system weight is 630 grams with full-length L-bend extensions (I trimmed the extensions slightly, which reduced this to 600 grams). The mechanism is well designed and well manufactured, so the rigidity feels as good as any fixed aerobars. It takes less than 10 seconds to slide each side of the elbow pads and extensions onto the clamp and fix them securely with quick-release levers and all adjustments of position and angle are perfectly preserved. The clamps alone weigh 80 grams (see image below). The special property of these aerobars is that the clamps can be left on the handlebar while the elbow pads and extensions are easily removed. Hand Comfort: Handlebars, Aerobars & Gloves.Even so, these bars function extremely well, are quite comfortable, and are reasonably adjustable. In addition, the adjustability of these aerobars wasn’t sufficient for me to set them up for my preferred position. Personally, I’m not in the target market because I prefer to always leave my aerobars mounted. The RedShift Quick-Release Aerobars are ideal for riders who like the extra performance and comfort that aerobars offer on some rides, but who prefer to have a cleaner and/or lighter setup on other rides. Avoiding Bike Crashes & What To Do If You Crash.
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