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I wasn't pointing out Nik's wing
No, I was simply pointing out that despite all the fuss back then, most of the fast people now are more shielded than Nik ever was. You can't have zero shielding, because even a flat MTB bar blocks the rider to an extent of about 50cm2
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That's the age old argument though - is it necessary or is it fairing? The new bars are clearly fairings but if CTT are happy to allow them, then I'll run one. Who's going to be the first person to make huge wings from their 2 aerobars that deflect out the sides as well as simply covering the arms? Arms Race.. geddit?
hippy
I wasn't pointing out Nik's wing but most people spending money on bars these days have sculpted extensions which would break your rule (of thumb). If I had a set maybe I'd have made up that 800 yards in the 12hr...