I do a lot of long distance bike packing, usually have a rear rack, handle bar bag and frame bags. I feel like I have a lack of places to move my hands. Would you recommend aerobars and if so which ones? I have also seen Lacklan Morton using some sort of grips towards the inside of his handlebars, anyone got a clue on what they are? Thanks in advance.
by Tricky_1702
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I use noname SpirGrips knockoffs, look for ‘inner bar ends’.
The things you are looking for are inner bar ends. Depending on how easy you want to reach your brakes, you can use standard bar ends installed at that place.
An aerobar would not give you additional hand positions, but you could ride in a tucked in position, that should give you 10% more speed. Or 10% less energy used for the same distance. I have tested it myself. However you need to have a strong neck then to keep your head up to look ahead safely. Also tested myself and fractured a shoulder joint.