A Happy Split Second Owner
Tower said:
I'm looking at the Profile Design Split second aero bars for my wife and I. We're not triathaletes, but we want the comfort of aerobars on longer rides.
Because we still use the tops of the handle bars, we wanted aero bars with flip up rests. We have identified only two such models: Profile AirStrike and the Split Second. I'm leaning towards the SS because of adjustability.
Anyone here currently using or have used the SS and what are your thoughts?
Thanks!
Tower,
I used to ride with an Air Sryke for 2 or 3 years. I liked it a lot but the pins that the arm rests pivoted on would work themselves out and then the arm rest would begin to separate from the bar clamp. Profile was really good about replacing things under warranty repeatedly but it was a real drag investing so much effort to maintain the Air Stryke.
When I bought a new bike (Serotta csi) I wanted a better aero bar. My LBS suggested I try the Split Second as a way of overcoming the problem I was having with the Air Stryke. I was skeptical at first, similar spring loaded arm, but the LBS said if I wasn't satisfied I wouldn't be stuck with them. Now I wouldn't use anything else. They work great! No problems. Way more adjustable and comfortable than the Air Stryke.
If you go with the Split Second I would be very surprised if you were not similarly impressed and satisfied! It seems to me there is a price difference between the Air Stryke and the Split Second and it may be a significant one. My advice is don't pinch pennies here. I wish the Split Second had been available when I first purchased an aero bar, it wasn't, and that someone had enthusiastically recommended to me.
Best wishes for many enjoyable miles of riding.
Ben Cline
