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Right back on the look for different aero bars as haven't really got on with the Vukas. They're a bit awkward as the shape of the extension changes so I can't have them any further back in the bracket which means my hands sit slightly too far back when in the most comfortable position for me.

Does anyone have these profile design ones?https://www.profile-design-eu.com/collections/aluminium-aerobars/products/sonic-ergo-4525a. The shape looks quite nice and the extensions are the same shape so I can cut them if needs be. Can't tell from the description if they are compatible with di2 shifters? Looks like it mentions that in the carbon version though https://www.profile-design-eu.com/collections/carbon-aerobars/products/copy-of-copy-of-supersonic-ergo-45-slc. Carbon ones a bit heavy though...

If anyone has either version lemme know what you think.

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Those Profiles are great, modularity is key as customisation matters more than any performance features (imo)

I've used those 4525s as well as their other shapes, but these ones are nice as you can cant them inwards and hold whichever bit suits

Thanks, yeah the two positions you can have makes it quite appealing.

You need the old vukas. The new version don't have the adjustment.
The other ones that work are pro missile

Just think the shape of the Vuka not quite right for me either tbh. Yeah I actually switched from the Pro Missile. They were fine for the most part but never really liked the pads and all the bolts are a bit shit.

The pads or the extensions? I'm happy on profile designs. Pretty sure the alu extensions had cut outs for di2, but am now on some carbon ones and they certainly do. The adjustment of the rests is really good on them. Loads of options for positions.

The pads or the extensions?

The extensions on the vukas not quite right.

Pretty sure the alu extensions had cut outs for di2

Ok great, thank you.

The old vukas were completely different. The bars were a sensible shape. Those ones you have look terrible!

The vuka pads were better than the pro ones and the whole feel was more solid.

Do the modern profiles allow fore/aft pad adjustment? The old ones did (10+ years ago) but later ones didn't. I don't know about the very latest models though.

Edit: Yes, I've just looked at your link and the 4525 doesn't seem to allow you to put the pads anywhere other than right on top of your handlebars, which is the one adjustment you really need to be able to make - unless pads on bars somehow happens to be just right for you!

Those ones you have look terrible!

Ha, I wouldn’t say they’re terrible but just not quite right for me. I reckon they’d probably be fine if you have slightly longer arms than I do.

doesn't seem to allow you to put the pads anywhere other than right on top of your handlebars

I must be being stupid here but where else would you put them?

Most people put them a couple of inches behind their handlebars (see pic, these are the old Vuka clamps / pads which were the best, but with other extensions) so that they are not in such a stretched out position when on the aerobars.

Or you may even want them in front of your handlebars - I once did that on a road frame I converted to a TT bike.

I think those ones are terrible as you can't slide the bars back and forward in the clamp to adjust how far the bit you hold is ahead of the pad. That, combined with having no back / forward pad adjustment means you basically just get one position, which is highly unlikely to be the one you want. You have to adjust your position to fit the aerobars, not the other way round!

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Ah got ya, I see what you mean. It’s a shame they’re not the sort of thing you ever see in shops as hard to get a sense of what they feel like until you’ve got them on the bike.

You have to adjust your position to fit the aerobars, not the other way round

Yeah that was the issue I’ve found. Ah, search continues then…

Those bars are so far back they'd be sexually interfering with me!

My pads sit over my bars and I get on with the new shape. You lot need to work on your hamstring flexibility :P

You lot need to work on your hamstring flexibility

Actually true

Could you not use the extension of your old missile in the clamps of the Vuka? FWIW I found I had to swap my Vuka Evo Alu extensions around (left to right and vice versa) to get the angled offset to work for me.
The Vuka Evos have loads of pad adjustment, the clamps have 4 mounting holes (you need to use 2), the pad holders have 16 (I think) holes, and you can swap the clamps left to right to put the pads in front or behind the handlebars.

There still appears to be quite a bit of fore/aft adjustment on the extensions. But you could also just swap for any standard extension like the OG Vuka alu ones I've got on the Tripster.

You lot need to work on your hamstring flexibility

That is true, but it depends on your frame geometry, how long your top tube is, setback, etc. It's definitely something that you need to be able to adjust - so my bike fitter tells me!

I've got the 4525s, got me through PBP quite nicely. I have 40mm and 60mm risers for them, if you fancy trying them out drop me a PM and we can work something out, I'm not doing anything mega long this year so don't particularly need them right now.

Could you not use the extension of your old missile in the clamps of the Vuka?

Actually have no idea 🤷‍♂️. @hippy seems to suggest that is possible.

Cool, thank you

'Most' extensions are 22.2mm so are pretty swappable, ie. I'm running S-Works extensions in TriRig bars.

Ditto - I'm using Vision Trimax extensions in Vuka clamps as I preferred the shape

Sweet, might go for these then https://www.profile-design-eu.com/collections/aerobar-extensions/products/45-25-slc-carbon-extensions

It took them almost a year but the aftermovie of the Mittelgebirge Classique is quite nice. (I'm the one setting up his bivvy)

https://youtu.be/RxFFbWlYdAs

Watched that last night. Apparently it's quite hilly and France has no food, as usual. My two favourite things.

And you see kids, trying to be a smartass and leaving your kit at the bottom of a climb is not wise.