New Coefficient Road Race handlebar gets around UCI ‘invisible aero-bar’ ban

Innovative computer bridge enables a narrow and stretched out position – while keeping the hands firmly in contact with the bars

Coefficient has released its new Road Race handlebar with a UCI legal design which allows for the adoption of a position similar to the recently banned “invisible aero-bars”.

The position is similar to that adopted by ITU triathletes with their cut down aero bars in draft legal races. But the reason this bar is permitted by the UCI – and those stubby aero bars aren’t – is because the Coefficient Road Race handlebar is one piece. Under Article 1.3.022, the "attachment of any additional handlebar component or extension is prohibited” in road races.

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