Aero bars at first sounded to me like something to eat on the bike. Before long I knew what they are.

Shown at left are plain handlebars; but adding aero bars can let a rider be more aerodynamic. I know aero bars when I see them; but that\’s the extent of my knowledge.

I\’ve read enough about them to know that they\’re not a good idea in group rides. Check out this. There\’s also this contrasting point of view. So, which is it?

To have my hands way out in front while riding seems scary to me. Would I be able to move my hands quickly enough if I should need to make a sudden stop? Don\’t those bars exaggerate steering? There\’s that bit about \”aeros\” being tricky to handle in a crosswind. My regular handlebars are bad enough when a gusty crosswind is buffeting me.

Edible aeros would be more to  my liking. Trust me for that! I don\’t need to be as aerodynamic as aeros would allow, anyhow; so I\’ll skip them. Regular handlebars are good enough for me.