TT bars - J-bend or S-bend?

[ceolwulf]

Debating which to get. I know J-bend work pretty well for me. Wondering if S-bend might have advantages. Seems it would be easier to adjust one's hand position on an S-bend. But the wrist angle perhaps uncomfortable. Anyone used both and have thoughts on the subject?

[deechee]

Definitely J-bend. feels weird to leverage/pull off the S-shape

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/features/sbend.shtml

http://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/Handlebars/3_Clip-Ons_I_Like_3667.html

[scrubadub]

I like the Cobb wrist relief style but I think aero bar positions are very individual. I find it easier to choke up with these compared to the J bends that just go straight out.

[znfdl]

I agree aero bar positions are very individual.

I have found the Syntace C3 to be incredibly comfortable

http://www.syntaceusa.com/index.cfm?pid=3&pk=1451

[Bruce K]

I use the HED modified S bend (std S was hard on the wrists) but it seems that folks are going back towards J bends more and more.

BK

[hida yanra]

It's worth testing- not everyone uses the same position, and different hand positions will be faster for different people.

[azrider]

I think aero bar positions are very individual

I agree aero bar positions are very individual.

It's worth testing- not everyone uses the same position, and different hand positions will be faster for different people.

i prefer the s bend, but in all honesty, this is yet another one of those things that you just have to go out and try for yourself to see whats best

cheers

[berserk87]

I have only used the J-bend type. I would like to try the S-bend type to see how they feel. I can't imagine that they would be comfortable for me, but I have been surprised before by sneaky ergonomics. Trial and error is the only way to learn with such things.