...Did I go overboard with the syntace aerbars?? I do century rides and 40-60mi training days. It feels comfortable. I just thought it would be benefit to have a different position when riding the long days. I may do one or two duathlons that would help, but a triathlete I'm not. I guess I just don't want to pose like I am?!?!

Looking at this, looks like I need to rotate my handlebars up? Anything else you see?? Thanks for any beneficial input!!

...Did I go overboard with the syntace aerbars?? I do century rides and 40-60mi training days. It feels comfortable. I just thought it would be benefit to have a different position when riding the long days. I may do one or two duathlons that would help, but a triathlete I'm not. I guess I just don't want to pose like I am?!?! Not that there's anything wrong with it!!

nothing at all wrong with aerobars. some of the purists will say they're crap, i think that's because aerobars often arent allowed in races, and also they're "dead weight" on the handlebars, slowing up the steering and not making it as lively. if you like the way there's another handle position, go for it!
ive considered aerobars myself, but i'm too poor for them. if you like the position and find it comfortable, more power to you. i've seen lots of people on centuries, charity rides, etc, with aerobars.

dont worry about posing, the only people who attack posers are those who are insecure about themselves and their riding, or are often just stuck up. alot of the people who have laughed at me for my SPD's either are 5mph slower than me, or are such jerks even off the bike that they arent worth talking to.

If you are meaning the aero bars and rotation, it's up to you and your comfort level. keep in mind, aero bars ar ethere to keep you in an aero tuck. Stay low and get your hands together to slice through the wind. If that's not comfortable, then set them up how you like. The only sugestion I'd make to you is maybe putting some handlebar wrap on the ends of the bars where you grab. It'll be more comfortable. Otherwise, nice bike, keep riding!

If you're comfortable with them and think they help, why not? I know a couple of people who probably ride less in a year than you do in a week, and THEY'VE got aerobars.
As for their position, I agree with the post that what works for you is what you should use. Don't worry if it doesn't look like everybody else's setup--the purists will be too busy laughing at my 50cm handlebars (wrapped with cotton tape and mounted level with my saddle) and my big black Carradice saddlebag to notice you.

...Did I go overboard with the syntace aerbars?? I do century rides and 40-60mi training days. It feels comfortable. I just thought it would be benefit to have a different position when riding the long days. I may do one or two duathlons that would help, but a triathlete I'm not. I guess I just don't want to pose like I am?!?!
How is your comfort level when you ride on the bars? With roadbike geometry sometimes it's hard to stay in an aero position for a period of time without causing fatigue. That's why triathlon/time trial bikes have more upright seat tubes. To correct this, you can install a set-forward seatpost like the Profile Fast Forward:

http://www.profile-design.com/2006_product_pages/images/fast_forward.jpg

Or, like I do, you can install bars that are more suited for road bike geometry like the Profile GT Jammer or the Vision TT Mini (which I have and love):

http://www.gottaridebikes.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/mini_tt.jpg

The bottom line is, if you like them and they're comfortable for you, by all means use them. Just don't use them in a pack ride.

...Did I go overboard with the syntace aerbars?? I do century rides and 40-60mi training days. It feels comfortable. I just thought it would be benefit to have a different position when riding the long days. I may do one or two duathlons that would help, but a triathlete I'm not. I guess I just don't want to pose like I am?!?!

It is widely believed that more upright => more comfort. This is not always the case. The UCI actually stipulates that hand positions are lower than the saddle for a reason.

When you are going all out and applying a lot of torque down your legs while using the aero bars, pay attention to whether your hips are rocking left-right and whether you feel the back muscles just above the hips running alongside the backbone feel tight or not.

If you notice the above, then you should re-evaluate your fit. Surprisingly, *lowering* the aero bars may solve the problem.

Have fun with the new toy!

I say rotate the handlebars up because a feel like I'm leaning into to hoods too much. Seat height is perfect, but it was mentioned to me to bring the saddle forward. Would I need maybe a different handlebar?? Stem??
Ya wrap the ends on the syntace, did not think of that!! Thanks!!
My 40-60mi are about 2-3 days\week. I'm on the mtbike the rest of the time. Hope I don't get points off for that. But alot of mtb do cross train on the road and what a difference it makes! And who da' thought I would love those century rides. Tired after, but looking for the next one that night!