Is this shape of aerobar illegal now?

AndyRubio

I have the feeling based on what? a dream? that the kidn of aerobars that would calm my knackered wrists are now 'illegal' as deemed by the UCI and/or BCF. True?



what about this?



Cheers,
Andy

Anonymous

I hope not!

Monty Dog

Straight bars or s-bends apear to be more popular at the moment as riders try to emulate the pro-racer, flat-forearm stance, but whatever works best for you - the downward angled wrist can be a rightpain in the proverbials, particularly if you're trying to pull hard on the bars.

Eddy S

Have a look at pages 6, 7 and 8 of this UCI document. It's not all about the shape of the extensions (unless they are the 'old' arc type and there is also the 1:3 ratio stuff to consider) - the ones you've show are ok. The revised regs are mainly about the horizontal positioning of forearms.

BTW, the BC regs mirror the wording exactly.

sub55

Where are you?
What sort of events do you intend to use the bars in??
If you were in Scotland and riding a time trial , you come under UCI and BC regs and i wont comment, as it can be extremely complex.
If you are in England/ Wales , just about all TT`s come under CTT regs and just about anything goes. So you`ll be alright.

Cornish-J

i use the jammer gt's - much easier on the wrists i find.

SteveR_100Milers

sub55 wrote:

Where are you?
What sort of events do you intend to use the bars in??
If you were in Scotland and riding a time trial , you come under UCI and BC regs and i wont comment, as it can be extremely complex.
If you are in England/ Wales , just about all TT`s come under CTT regs and just about anything goes. So you`ll be alright.

and lets be honest, in 99% of the events no one would bother if you turned up and rode on a washing machine.

aidso

Its my understanding that aero-bars are only allowed in TT races and not road-races due to the small delay in you getting back to cover the anchors, therefore accident-prone in pack riding, non?

Sheptastic

imagine 30 4th cats all on the tribars all wobbling all over the place.... it would be a massacre. Thats why they're not allowed in road races.

Mark Alexander

SteveR_100Milers wrote:

sub55 wrote:

Where are you?
What sort of events do you intend to use the bars in??
If you were in Scotland and riding a time trial , you come under UCI and BC regs and i wont comment, as it can be extremely complex.
If you are in England/ Wales , just about all TT`s come under CTT regs and just about anything goes. So you`ll be alright.

and lets be honest, in 99% of the events no one would bother if you turned up and rode on a washing machine.

Like mine? Wouldn't it be classed as a motor when on it's spin cycle?