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Could you measure your bars against the sizes of the ControlTech stem before you start drilling? I'm sure it will work infinitely better if it's close, even with shimming.
I fully understand the aerobars being there for comfort, but I'd be very wary of compromising the carbon layup in probably the flexiest part of the bar.
barry
@scarlet
Thanks, @barry - interesting! Again, I think I would need to custom-make the clamp, as ControlTech say this only works with their own stem. But it does show the concept works!
I think that full-size aerobars are permitted this year, and I'm taking the risk on that. I have used mini bars before and they're very uncomfortable for me.
The point of the aerobars isn't so much the aero as much as the comfort. I think this is sometimes not understood by the organisers. A full aerobar with decent side and rear support allows me to take all the weight off my wrists and palms and spread it over my elbows/forearms with comfort.
At PBP last time, without aerobars, I lost all feeling in my little and ring fingers, both hands, and the numbness was getting worse. It was only a matter of time before I couldn't use my hands - bit worrying!!