Ride Further - How To Ride Ultra Distances With Aero Bars

Aero bars enable much longer ultra-distance rides with far less hand pain by adding a forearm-supported position.

• Main comfort gain — Forearm pads on foam let hands recover after 18 hours of vibration on standard bars [02:45]

• Secondary speed edge — Reduced frontal area cuts wind resistance and energy use even at moderate paces [02:18]

• Cheap bar risk — Low-adjustment models without risers tilt the body forward and strain Achilles tendons midway through events [04:44]

• Better choice — Deda Parabolica bars with full risers raised high keep the rider upright while still saving hands [05:31]

• Safe use limits — Only on straight rolling roads where brakes and shifters are not needed [06:19]

• Practice step — Start in empty car parks to adapt to the compressed feel before open roads [07:08]

• Neck protection — Keep eyes on the horizon instead of lifting the head to avoid strain [10:18]

• Why do aero bars need risers to avoid leg injuries?

• How does eye position reduce neck pain on aero bars?