A Fast‑Moving Market = Another Kind of Risk

There’s another factor that doesn’t get talked about enough: how fast this market is evolving.

High‑end aerobar design is advancing rapidly. New shapes, new mounting standards, new integration concepts — all chasing very small aerodynamic improvements.

The result?

Products that are in high demand one season may already be on the way out a couple of years later.

A good example is bars like the FastTT extensions — highly sought after in 2024 & 2025, featured in dream builds and top‑level setups, and now already being phased out as manufacturers move on to the next shiny model.

That doesn’t mean they were bad products. Far from it. It simply highlights the reality of the cutting edge: longevity is rare as more designers introduce new designs and existing suppliers continually work to upgrade their current lineup.

When you invest in the newest aero hardware, you’re also accepting a different kind of risk — that what’s current today may be replaced quickly, and that compatibility or long‑term support may be limited.

Why Old School Gear Lasts

Compare that with products like the Profile T2 series.

They’ve survived not because they’re perfect, but because they’re:

• Versatile

• Compatible

• Easy to adjust

• Easy to replace

• And “good enough” aerodynamically for a huge percentage of riders

Incremental gains at the sharp end of aero are real — but they’re also expensive, and they rarely deliver the kind of long‑term value that simpler designs do.

That’s why it’s unlikely that many of today’s ultra‑integrated extensions will ever match the longevity of classic modular designs.

So… Which Should You Choose?

The real question isn’t whether old or new aero bars are better.

It’s:

• What bike are you riding?

• How flexible are you?

• How adjustable does your setup need to be?

• How much do marginal gains actually matter for you?

• And how much risk are you comfortable taking in a fast‑moving market?

Both old and new extensions can make you faster.

The key is choosing the right tool for your context — not just the newest one on the shelf.

That’s exactly what we’re here to help you sort out.