Clip-on aerobars ship with foam pads that eventually compress, harden, or tear away from their bases—and replacement pads from the original manufacturer rarely show up at your local shop when you need them. The Ritchey Mini Sliver Clip-On Bar Pad Set provides direct replacements for Ritchey's Mini Sliver aerobars, using the same dual-density foam construction and mounting interface as the original equipment. If your current pads have flattened out after a few seasons of use or you want a fresh set before a race, these drop right in without any compatibility guesswork.

The pad design uses a firmer base layer for support with a softer top surface that distributes pressure across your forearms during extended time in the aero position. This dual-density approach prevents the bottoming-out sensation that single-density foam develops after repeated use, where you end up resting directly on the bar extensions rather than the cushioning material. The contoured shape matches the Mini Sliver platform geometry, so you're not adapting a generic pad to a specific bar profile.

Mounting hardware is included in the set, which means you're not hunting down the right bolt size or reusing corroded fasteners from the original installation. For triathletes and time trialists who put significant hours on their aerobars, having a spare set on hand makes sense—swap in fresh pads before important events rather than discovering mid-race that your forearms are sliding on compressed foam that's lost its grip.... Read More