Syntace Aero Bars
After returning Oval Concepts (A710) clip-on aero bars, I decided to try Syntace C3 clip-ons. And what a difference!!! Syntace is a well-known name in a triathlon community and the bars were designed with Ironman races in mind. So, they are still super comfortable after 5-6-7 hours in a saddle. The basic design difference is that they have a better upper body support. My weight rests directly on elbows. Most other bars, i.e. Oval Concepts, were designed to support forearms closer to wrists, which is perfectly fine for prologues and short time trial racing but useless for anything longer. Besides, most Tour divide racers use either Syntace C2 or C3.
So, my Salsa Fargo hood is getting more crowded: Cateye Enduro cyclo-computer (barely visible under the right armrest), Garmin Edge 305 GPS and a mount for Princeton EOS bike light (which I can also use on my helmet, better for off-road riding). One more thing missing: a sleeping bag stuffed in a waterproof Outdoor Research durable dry sack tied to my aerobars;)
