Profile Design T3+ Aero Bar

I don't know why others are having a hard time with installing, but I found that the install was simple and a perfect fit with the included bar clamps. I didn't need the bushings at all. One person said the clamps are plastic, but I found that they were metal and very sturdy. Anyway, adjustments are very easy. The pads are velcro, so easily removed to access the adjustment screws on the arm rests. My biggest concern was whether I would need to move my front-mounted Garmin 510 Bike computer, but it fits just underneath the bars with about 1/4 inch clearance. I don't plan to install shifters, so I love the way they are easily removed. Bottom line, sturdy, light, comfortable and attractive looking. I recommend them.

Rode across the USA (Pacific to Atlantic, 3500 miles, 2 months) using these Aerobars. Lifesaver for these long touring trips, especially in the plains where you have hundred-mile stretches that are straight and flat. Being able to switch positions and remove pressure from your hands and wrists was essential. There are cheaper options (even $20 ones) but if you are going to be using your bars a lot, I recommend investing in these (and this is coming from a dirt-poor student who lived off of the cheapest peanut butter for my bike trip). One of my riding companions had the cheaper ones and had to constantly readjust and retighten her bars, they were not as comfortable, not as durable, and overall were of poorer quality. These were always a relief to resort to, rarely ever needed adjustment, and the padding didn't wear off for the whole trip (and feel like they could handle another cross coutntry tour). Highly reccomend for tourers.

The Profile T3 Aero Bars are great. They are a sturdy, well designed product. As many other reviewers indicate, there are enough adjustment options available that all should be able to find a comfortable fit. Taping the bars reduces / eliminates wind whistling through the cable slots. Initially, I was concerned that the stationary arm rests would eliminate one handle bar hand position option but this isn't the case (at least, not for me). Ride on!

There are moments where we transform, and there are moments that transform us. Today, my Profile Design T3+ aerobars arrived, and let's just say that I'll literally never look back. For a guy who is technically challenged, I was able to take the aerobars right out of the box and screw them on my bike in a matter of minutes. The fact that the set up was so simple foreshadowed the bliss I was about to experience in a crouched position.When I arrived at GBP, I knew that I was going to move faster, but when my elbows rested on the cushions, it felt as if the upper part of my body was taking a nap while my legs powered like a locomotive. As I've read before, the hardest adjustment was steering my bike in a crouched position. To play it safe, when other cyclists and runners were near, I switched to an upright position. However, when there was nothing but a long, open path, I moved back to a tuck position and let my legs do the rest.Including strong head and cross winds, my average pace for 15 miles was 22 mph. I had improved my speed a little more than two mph and had cut my time by almost five minutes! Whether I would be able to maintain that speed for a longer distance I don't know, but for those 41 minutes I was flying like a guy who could ride a bike.There was even one point where I passed a cyclist who was riding a Cervelo. I won't lie. Zipping past a guy with a $3000 bike was exhilarating, not because I thought I was better, but because for that brief moment I felt as if an inexpensive clip-on aerobar gave me the opportunity to display my true athletic abilities. The best thing about it was that I was able to display my skills on a budget.If you're interested in triathlons but don't have the income to purchase an expensive bike, by all means buy a Profile Design T3+ aerobars. They may not completely level the playing field, but they will certainly shrink the distance.

Why why why!!! would you send me a different product than described and presented in pictures.I wanted the adjustable independent elbow pad part... I tried to work this out, so I changed stem, saddle position and still didn't achieve the required body/arm/head position because of lack of adjustability.I don't think the spacer accessory from Profile designs to add some height to TT bar will help with the issue.I am frustrated because the one I got is actually listed in Amazon as a newer version and the new one is actually 40$ cheaper!

I read many reviews before purchasing the T3's. The T4's were the same price but many people did not like the new design and said they stuck with their T3's. So I bought the T3's, I do not have anything to judge against as these are my first set but I can tell you they will adjust to pretty much any position you need them to. There are infinite adjustments that you can do to get them to fit perfect. I played around with my seat height, bar height and the T3's adjustments to get a good fit. Took me awhile but I have it dialed in now and I am learning to ride in the aero position more and more. They are comfortable on my arms, the pads are pretty much perfect. I wrapped the ends with bike tape to match the handle bars and now my bike is transforming into a good tri bike. I have been using these for about two months and everything is working great, no issues.

These things give me a neck hernia. Ruined my training season