They are back in stock and I am trying to justify the price to myself. Have anyone used them and can shed some light on pros / cons? I have a 10% discount code, fyi.
by Ok_Razzmatazz_4551
They are back in stock and I am trying to justify the price to myself. Have anyone used them and can shed some light on pros / cons? I have a 10% discount code, fyi.
by Ok_Razzmatazz_4551
7 Comments
Be aware that they increase reach significantly. This may or may not be a problem for you.
I like the reduced drop, i like riding in the drops now much more than before.
The real reason i bought them is that they look extremely cool
Type “Aero Drops” in search bar above. This has been asked and talked about quite a few times before.
But in short, if you’re looking for a lot less drop (-25mm from classic ones), more reach (+10mm), and the ability to stay more aero (due to narrower stance of the hoods) for longer while riding on the tops, then they are a great upgrade.
I had them, but I switched to the classics and this is why:
The reach is 10mm longer and this was an fitting issue to me. I could reduce 10mm with a different cockpit, but I didn’t have done it. I have used Sram Red e1 Shifters on it and I couldn’t fit it properly. I had gotten numb hands. But I like the flair and the reduced drop. I wish a third version with better ergonomics for me, but this a bikefitting thing and very subjective.
I like them. More comfortable staying in the drops. Sprinting felt weird for some time at first.
Only negative I have is that the flare is pretty aggressive (something like 420mm at the drops when I have them set at 375mm mark). Not really aero so I usually end up doing an aero tuck at the hoods.
100%
Yes, love mine