Author Topic: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?  (Read 10115 times)

bsharp77

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #15 on: July 10, 2026, 06:27:57 AM »
The more I look, the better the Black Inc AB03 bar stem with extensions are - its perfect (from my point of view).
The price however, is frankly disgusting.

It can't be a massive job to redesign a fairly aero integrated cockpit, strengthen as needed and add a few holes for risers - there's plenty of 3rd party options that could be used for riser plates/armrests/bars, so the supplier doesn't even need to make any other bits.

There's a definite rise in the amount of ultra endurance events / riders these days, so im keeping my fingers crossed somebody produces something decent soon as aero extensions are a huge help on solo rides over 5-6 hours for me.


geramonta

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #16 on: July 10, 2026, 06:47:17 AM »
I tried clip-on aero bars on a flat integrated handlebar, and honestly, I didn't like them at all. If I used any kind of protective material to avoid damaging the handlebar, there was always some play. If I didn't use any protection, the clamps left marks on the handlebar. Even without any protection, there was still a bit of movement—they never felt 100% secure.

Now I've installed the Balugoe stem with the aero extensions mounted on top, in the center, and it's a completely different story. I've been able to fine-tune the angle much better since it comes with two different angle options, and I can also adjust the height. Now I can stay in the aero position over speed bumps, through corners, and while putting down maximum power with complete confidence because everything is completely solid and secure.



Serge_K

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #17 on: July 10, 2026, 07:15:50 AM »
canyon just released their new triathlon bike, and the new cockpit design is the bee's knees, but costs 1k. There are people already looking at whether they can make that fit on other bikes.

Maybe simpler, Falco has serious options. At least 1 road cockpit w riser bars. I assume you can then customize that riser bar.

BeR

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #18 on: July 10, 2026, 07:21:12 AM »
I tried clip-on aero bars on a flat integrated handlebar, and honestly, I didn't like them at all. If I used any kind of protective material to avoid damaging the handlebar, there was always some play. If I didn't use any protection, the clamps left marks on the handlebar. Even without any protection, there was still a bit of movement—they never felt 100% secure.

Now I've installed the Balugoe stem with the aero extensions mounted on top, in the center, and it's a completely different story. I've been able to fine-tune the angle much better since it comes with two different angle options, and I can also adjust the height. Now I can stay in the aero position over speed bumps, through corners, and while putting down maximum power with complete confidence because everything is completely solid and secure.



What is the maximum height ? If you remove the aerobar, is there a plastic cover available above the stem ?

BeR

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #19 on: July 10, 2026, 07:23:07 AM »
There is also this product :
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGok7wa

Ghandy

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #20 on: July 10, 2026, 08:20:42 AM »
I tried clip-on aero bars on a flat integrated handlebar, and honestly, I didn't like them at all. If I used any kind of protective material to avoid damaging the handlebar, there was always some play. If I didn't use any protection, the clamps left marks on the handlebar. Even without any protection, there was still a bit of movement—they never felt 100% secure.

Now I've installed the Balugoe stem with the aero extensions mounted on top, in the center, and it's a completely different story. I've been able to fine-tune the angle much better since it comes with two different angle options, and I can also adjust the height. Now I can stay in the aero position over speed bumps, through corners, and while putting down maximum power with complete confidence because everything is completely solid and secure.



Someone on aliexpress had a very serious crash with injuries. Do they feel sturdy?

glitch

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #21 on: July 10, 2026, 11:06:32 AM »
There is also this product :
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGok7wa

Didn't see any weight figures? And no 36 cm bar. My guess is it is as heavy as the Balugoe so basically as heavy or heavier than a lightweight alloy bar.
Apparently some csrbon Pro bars as well as Bontrager are OK to use with clip on aero bars.

But the point would be really to have a nice integrated bar with tt bar modules.

flmcanuk25

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #22 on: July 31, 2026, 09:02:21 AM »
Someone on aliexpress had a very serious crash with injuries. Do they feel sturdy?

I came to this site specifically to research this stem - looks like what I want for my TT bike then I saw those awful pictures of probably the same guy on Ali!

Jaaniusss

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2026, 02:34:12 AM »
So there would be a "mark" left of failure, I've screenshotted the review - otherwise once the seller makes a new listing, the proof will be lost to time. (I blurred out the actual person though out of respect to him as the injuries do not look nice - skin torn off  from cheek and nose)

Serge_K

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #24 on: August 03, 2026, 04:59:16 AM »
So there would be a "mark" left of failure, I've screenshotted the review - otherwise once the seller makes a new listing, the proof will be lost to time. (I blurred out the actual person though out of respect to him as the injuries do not look nice - skin torn off  from cheek and nose)

looks like the mounting interface on the stem is carbon. That's insane, should be metal, there's enormous shear force there when you're using the extensions and hit a pothole for example, which is why alu round bars with clip on bars always worked because the stuff would just rotate on impact (just like your bars turn around the steerer when you crash). The energy has to go somewhere.
And so, it looks like yet another beta product that's just released into the wild expecting people to beta test it.
For reference, most of the chinese frames we're buying are exactly that, btw. The frames we get excited about on this forum do not go through iterations with riders testing them. We're the testers.
The hubs for carbon spokes with no retention for the spokes is probably one of the stupidest examples. Although, to be fair to the infinite stupidity of American engineers from SRAM / Zipp & Enve, hookless for road wheels is just a level of stupidity that's hard to comprehend.

BeR

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #25 on: September 11, 2026, 02:11:08 AM »
So there would be a "mark" left of failure, I've screenshotted the review - otherwise once the seller makes a new listing, the proof will be lost to time. (I blurred out the actual person though out of respect to him as the injuries do not look nice - skin torn off  from cheek and nose)

You were right. There is a new link for the stem so the old reviews are gone...

planet_sammy

Re: Aero clip‑on extensions on integrated bars – options?
« Reply #26 on: September 11, 2026, 02:19:09 AM »
They have another handlebar in their range; perhaps that one is better designed?