>>2047330
its also partly the frame geometry placing the rider a further back on the frame, could be corrected with a longer seat post with some set forward.
the first gen Giant TCR is a bit like this in having a long tear drop shaped seat post. the seat being forward on its rails, and a fairly long quill stem.
anyway I found bull horns bars were best for climbing, good grip that's easy on the wrists and the bars are typically a little wider so allow the lungs to work better.
>Would the skirt guards benefit aero
idk maybe, nullwinds aerodefender made some claims to that effect, they are fairings that only really cover the top of the wheel
>>2047362
>tfw the uci banned enclosed chain cases