I have a Giant TCR and am looking at getting a shorter aerobar for non-drafting triathlon use. I am
finding my Profile Century bars leave me too stretched out (I am 6ft 4) even though the bike is a
great fit. The Profiles end up about 2-3 inches forward of the brake hoods and I end up
uncomfortable with a tight back and don't spend all the cycle leg on the aerobars. On a trainer I
also find that my heart rate goes up on the aerobars when holding the same cadence so I am assuming
that I am also losing power on these as well. Finances do not allow fancy seatposts or Syntace bars!
Are the Cinelli Spinaci's any good over longer rides? Anyone used them for 40km or longer events?
I understand there is little padding on the bars unless you use Cinelli wraparound pads, or knock
up better pads from tape. I am more interested in comfort in the aero position rather than an
extreme position.
Thanks.