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I'd look at the saddle first thing (as well as position), it's best to rule out the cause first before resorting to an aerobars.
A different saddle shape/position can make a big difference, I've seen customer whose back are arched to the point that they bear a resemblance to a beetle pushing a dung, putting him in a saddle with a cut-out actually help him to relaxed more and able to have a straighter back because his undercarriage isn't squashed up, this is just one example.
Sort saddle position out first, then concentrate on bar set-up.
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saddle is all good, have had bike fit.
the drop is a little severe in absolute terms, but my back angle is a perfectly comfortable 42 deg when riding at low effort. i'm fortunate enough to be flexible in the hips, pelvis and back and don't raise my shoulders - unless being battered by a headwind.anyone had experience doing 250-300km at 25-30kmph with and without aerobars?
@hippy?
noiser
thanks.
do aerobars relieve the back for longer distance riding? is that the purpose as much as the aero benefit?
i'm doing a 5 day beast soon. on my 7 day beast last year my back was the biggest source of discomfort. not sure if i should try for areobars or not...