In 1987 The Scott DH handlebar became the first aero-bar to achieve popularity in triathlon. The improved aerodynamic advantage from the hands-forward position instantly took minutes from your bike split.

So in early-2021 I bought 4 sets on eBay. Long story. Then I started to trace the history of the bars and how they first made their way to triple-effort start lines in the USA and the UK. 

Thank you to Brad Kearns, Phil Gable and Scott Molina for your help with this episode.