Profile Design Airstrike Aerobar

Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
Giant TCR A1 Ultegra, Mavic Aksium, Look Carbon pedals

Summary:
Had for 2 years with no problems. Comfort is great - I love the shape - they give a few grip possibilities which eases nerve damage. Also I can put a LED on the end which is cool for winter.

Flip up pads are good as they do what they say - they get out of the way for climbing - I have not used other aerobars, but image I would be annoyed without this feature.

Yes they do chatter over rough surfaces, but to honest I never noticed it.

After 2 years the springs that do the flippin have all broken. The agent tells me its do to corrosion from sweat - I doubt it. It looks like regular fatigue to me. Anyhow, I have to buy whole new pad assemblies to replace. Bugger that, I only need the springs, so I have made a temp repair myself. Without the springs, the pads flap around uncontrollably. I'll hit ebay to buy another - I can't see anything else that would be any better. Maybe T1+/T2+ or carbon strykes?

Strengths:
Solid, comfortable, good for climbing, well made, except for the springs

Weaknesses:
springs breaking

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $79.00 at Chainwheel Drive

Favorite Ride:
any quiet country road

Bike Setup:
Tirreno Razza 3.0
Shimano 105
A-class wheels
Hutchinson Excel tires

Summary:
I got these to try aerobars out on my road bike. Their best feature is the spring-loaded armrests that move them out of the way. It was difficult to get a good fit at first. They're durable and fit my bars well. They're good for folks who aren't totally into tri's or time trials but want to try out aero positions.

Strengths:
durable, flip-up design allows more hand positions

Weaknesses:
can seem bulky, difficult to fit at first due to high position above th bars

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $79.00 at Performance

Favorite Ride:
Iona

Bike Setup:
Pinarello Paris '03, 45 degree stem.

Summary:
I bought this to do time trials. I intended to buy the T2+ but the salesperson in Portland recommended this saying the flipped-up pads gives me the top of the handlebar for riding as well. I should have stuck to the T2+ as this gives me problems both in setting up my TT position and during time trials when the pads flip up when I want to shift.
I would recommend road racers to stay away from this and get the T2+.

Strengths:
- price
- flipped up pads give you the top of the handlebar for riding.

Weaknesses:
1. could be non-UCI compliant: saddle has to be above top of handlebar.
2. aerobar going below your normal handlebar could rub against top tube or headset.
3. rattling noise when not in aero position.
4. awkward arm movement when in aero position and need to shift trying to keep the pads down.
5. elbow pad adjustments not flexible enough as they are bolted on top of the handlebar clamp.

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $110.00 at Dales Bike Shop

Favorite Ride:
Profile Design Airsryke Aero Bar

Summary:
The right spring loaded flip up arm rest is braking at the hinge an will have to be replaced. This was caused from normal use.

Strengths:
Conveient to use and comfortable for long rides.

Weaknesses:
The hinge on the flip up arm isn't made strong enough.

Price Paid:  $85.00 at machinery row

Favorite Ride:
any

Bike Setup:
Bianchi all campy......brooks N-17 N...

Summary:
we have a love/hate relationship, they are perfect , they flip up out of the way and are comfortable to be down on...BUT.....
UNLESS YOU ARE ON A SMOOOOOOOOOTH Surface...
they are noisy as hell...they rattle and chatter....
I am tempted to take them off unless it is windy and I want to be on the bars.

Strengths:
flip up out of the way

Weaknesses:
flip up out of the way...FREAKING RATTLES!!!!!!!!!
rated down exclusively due to ratting
love em other than that!

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