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1.10 Aero handlebars on racing bikes
WARNING
Longer braking distance due to greater distance from the brake
levers.
Risk of accident!
x Familiarise yourself with the aero handlebars and the change
of grip required to reach the brake levers.
x Take particular care to look ahead and anticipate while riding
if you use aero handlebars.
“Aero” handlebars are used to allow aerodynamic positioning on a racing
bike, for example in triathlons and time trials.
Only category 1 cycles and racing bikes without motor assistance may be
retrofitted with aero handlebars.
The shift levers on aero handlebars are often
at the ends of the bars (see the “Derailleur
shifting system / Operation / Operating the
shift levers on a racing bike” chapter). The
brake levers are at the ends of the standard
handlebars. When the racing bike is ridden in
an aerodynamic position, the brake levers
are out of the rider’s immediate reach.
x Keep off the road while you familiarise
yourself with the handling of aero
handlebars and the change of grip
required to reach the brake levers.
x When practising with the handlebars,
eliminate other potential hazards such
as inexperienced use of clipless pedals.
Limit yourself to practising with the handlebars at first.
x Adapt your riding style to suit the altered handling characteristics.
1
2
Illustr.: Distance between the shift levers
and brake levers on aero handlebars
(example)
1 Shift lever
2 Brake lever
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