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Add Tri bars now need to adjust geometry??

scott_burrowsscott_burrows Posts: 381
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So I finally added my tribars for London… I know I know.. I didn’t even try them before the Tri due to illness.. I discovered that to use the bars effectively I had to scoot back on my seat more than usual, this in turn caused by knee to be aggravated (just like when my seat was too high). So my question is do I need to readjust the geometry of my bike to accommodate the new position of my tri bars?
And can I have a ride position that is both ideal for being in and out of the aero position?

Scotty

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  • TRIumphantTRIumphant Posts: 850
    You muppet. How many tumes have you been told DO NOT TRY ANYTHING NEW ON RACE DAY!

    Anyway, after I put on aerobars, I purchsed a Tri specific saddle, with a longer and softer nose (keeps the boys happy). And contrary to what you've said, I find I have to sit on the tip of the nose to get the best aero position, and takes pressure of the legs. I'd have a few more rides to see what works, and then tweak each element little by little until you find the best result. Slight adjustments to saddle fore/aft, and height, andpossible aero bars etc. You will find a best fit, but ut'll be by trial and error.
  • Jack HughesJack Hughes Posts: 1,262
    scott_burrows wrote:
    I discovered that to use the bars effectively I had to scoot back on my seat more than usual
    That doesn't sound right. Generally, you should be slightly further forward - one of the issues with trying to convert a road to a TT, I guess. Get to a nice LBS for a fitting! or similar.

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