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  Topic Name: custom aero bars? on: June 09, 2013, 09:30:36 AM
Payton MacDonald


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« on: June 09, 2013, 09:30:36 AM »
Hi guys and gals,

I'm looking into getting some custom aero bars built.  I need something quite high since I'm quite tall and want something MUCH higher than the stock height.  I've built mine higher using longer bolts, etc, but it's not enough.  I just want them for comfort more than aerodynamics.

Anyone get custom ones built?  Any recommendations?

Thanks,
P
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  Topic Name: custom aero bars? Reply #1 on: June 09, 2013, 09:51:56 AM
Bluechip


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« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2013, 09:51:56 AM »
I've seen people use a second high rise stem for the aero bars if their steerer tube was long enough.
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  Topic Name: custom aero bars? Reply #2 on: June 10, 2013, 01:45:57 PM
Area54
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2013, 01:45:57 PM »
If the steerer isn't long enough for another stem, you can add a steerer extender that installs like a quill stem and replaces the star nut, you can then add another stem. Can go as high as you like with a high rise stems, ore even adjustable if you want to dial it in. Then add a set of cut down road bars that are clip-on compatible, for the aero bars.
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  Topic Name: custom aero bars? Reply #3 on: June 10, 2013, 04:21:35 PM
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2013, 04:21:35 PM »
something like sheldon brown did?



http://sheldonbrown.com/org/thorn/
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  Topic Name: custom aero bars? Reply #4 on: June 11, 2013, 04:04:15 PM
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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2013, 04:04:15 PM »
http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/topic,5779.0.html
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  Topic Name: custom aero bars? Reply #5 on: June 20, 2013, 12:26:32 PM
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« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2013, 12:26:32 PM »
During a random search, I came across this site:

http://www.englishcycles.com/custombikes/black-rainbow-divide-ride/

A better shot:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/nahbs-2013-stunning-steel-creations-from-english-cycles/253906

I'm not sure what you have in mind but I thought this setup was very nice.
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  Topic Name: custom aero bars? Reply #6 on: June 20, 2013, 12:43:02 PM
Payton MacDonald


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« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2013, 12:43:02 PM »
Very helpful!!  Thanks so much everyone, I really appreciate it.
Payton
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  Topic Name: custom aero bars? Reply #7 on: June 29, 2013, 05:01:18 PM
Payton MacDonald


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« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2013, 05:01:18 PM »
My guys at the LBS pointed me towards these: http://www.zipp.com/bars/vuka-alumina-clip/

Then I got the 50mm risers: http://www.zipp.com/accessories/detail.php?ID=16711

Voila!  I am finally comfortable.  And for only about $160.  And they will work on any number of bikes/handlebars.

Thank you, LBS, you rule, as always . . .
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  Topic Name: custom aero bars? Reply #8 on: June 30, 2013, 05:26:35 AM
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« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2013, 05:26:35 AM »
Any pics of your setup?
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