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Originally Posted by m_sasso
No interested in flared bars in the drops as these would defeat the aero intent of a narrow bar.
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Well, maybe not. Studies have shown that crouched on the hoods is one of the most aero riding position (more aero than riding on the drops) - this is why pros have been turning their hoods in, to get a narrower position on the hoods. The idea of a flared handlebar is that they allow a very narrow/aero position on the hoods, but still have a reasonable width in the drops when you need more bike control (hard cornering, emergency braking, etc.).
Aerocoach test of handlebar positions