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Legal Tri/Aero bars

JohnCCJohnCC Posts: 4
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Hi there,

I'm a little confused about what is seen as "race legal" for Tri/Aero bars.

This is my first season at triathlon and I haven't been able to find any information about aero bars. The races I'm participating in are:

* Dartford Bridge Triathlon - super sprint
* Maldon Triathlon (Essex) - sprint
* London Triathlon - Olympic
* Dextro Energy Triathlon London (Hyde Park) - Olympic

I was think of getting a pair of these:

http://www.profile-design.com/profile-d ... tryke.html

To fit on my Boardman Team Carbon (2010) road bike. What do you think?

Thanks,

John

Comments

  • gasgasgasgas Posts: 21
    I might be wrong but im pretty sure that unless you are racing at an elite level you can pretty much use and ride what you like.
  • willieverfinishwillieverfinish Posts: 1,381
    thats right Gasgas

    unless your an elite ( drafting races) then you can use whatever you like. Just make sure they are naked carbon.
  • Sqealy wheelySqealy wheely Posts: 18
    +1

    Drafting races do not allow you to have aero bars which protrude I believe further than a specific point which I belive (stand to be corrected) the brake hoods (?). You can purchase aero bars which conform but clearly they are a lot shorter.

    On the whole most races do not allow drafting therefore you are able to run whatever setup you want.
  • JohnCCJohnCC Posts: 4
    Hi,

    Thanks for all your help. It's much clearer now!

    John
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