The New Aerobar Two

We first launched Aerobar Two in October 2019 at the Ironman World Championships in Kona.

Aerobar Two (AB02) was designed as a cockpit solution that offers more stack (height) and reach (length) adjustment. Simply put, AB02 provides opportunities for the athlete to enhance their TT position, beyond the provisions of most standard cockpits. 

In the sixth year of AB02 we have introduced considerable design changes that improve aesthetics, functionality and forward compatibility. The goal is to allow the user more adjustment and setup options than ever before, while allowing the easiest transition to our soon-to-be-released Aerobar Three (AB03) 2025. 

AB02 is all about position optimisation - achieving the best possible position, maximising both comfort and aerodynamic performance. Why is this so important? Let's explore. 

Positional Demands

Let’s start with facts that provide context to the basics of aerodynamic performance on a bike. At relevant race speeds, 90% of resistance to forward motion is aerodynamic drag and of this, upward of 70% is airflow over the human body and less than 30% is airflow over the bike. 

The starting point in aerodynamic optimisation is to improve the 70% part of the drag equation, and that means addressing the human body, basically your position on the bike, first.

This is what time trial position optimisation is all about. You have to select ergonomically appropriate equipment to support the achievement of a more efficient aerodynamic position. All while ensuring comfort as a priority. 

Improving the human-bike interaction, that's precisely what Sync is all about. 

Pro Tip: Riding a TT bike should never feel uncomfortable. If it does, your position and the equipment that supports your position, probably need to change.

Product Updates:

• Revised architecture for extension clamp connection and mounting

• Revised concept for dealing with angulation, with the option of 15 or 20 degrees at the time of purchase

• Extension clamping mechanism changed to a wedge, reducing the size of the extension clamp

• Extension clamp mechanism makes for improved compatibility with carbon extensions 

• Increased mounting options for the arm cups, increased cup mounting range and increments of adjustment 

• Revised design of each component to enhance manufacturing consistency, improving functionality and aesthetics 

Now, our product updates might read like a technical catalogue, but they’re all for good reason. And we have kept some of the critical parts from the previous versions of AB02. 

Aluminium Extensions

The new AB02 continues to utilise our 22.2 mm aluminium extensions. This is a strategic decision, based on the purpose of the cockpit (position first) and the lack of a reasonable benefit of a carbon extension in this application. Using a carbon extension would also drive up the price, we don’t believe in using materials unless there is an obvious performance gain.  

Arm Cups

AB02 also continues to use our standard arm cups, with a large range of easy adjustment. These cups are a suitable depth for ample support, and have a pad design that is well proven for comfort. In the first quarter of 2025, there will be a cup upgrade option, offering improved aero performance and options for between-the-arms bottle mounting for our triathlete friends. 

Conclusion

Our Aerobar Two 2025 upgrade offers more versatility than ever before and continues to live up to our commitment to improving the human-bike interaction. 

This ecosystem places the achievement of an optimised time trial position at top of the priority list, with stack (height), reach (length) and angulation options that exceed the standard offerings.

We’ve added, or made further revisions to the following bikes: Canyon HB0054, BMC Speedmachine, Colnago TT1, Trek Speed Concept SLR

About the Author

Ken Ballhause - Sports Scientist

B. Exercise & Sports Science

B. Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)

Ken’s background in cycling began with mountain bikes, racing downhill at both a State and National level. His interest in cycling is now focused on road and endurance track racing, coinciding with the diversity of options available locally in Melbourne.