Granted, my family lets me get out for a long ride each weekend (four hours! quite lucky), but even with them, I do indeed try to think about what would allow me to cover more ground in my allotted time.  I haven't wanted to put my race wheels on the bike to see what that's like, but my dedication to that position is wavering.  I'm kind of interested to see how much of a difference it would make, but am afraid it will be too good to turn back.  

I definitely try to wear a tight-fitting jersey and have dabbled in wearing a skinsuit.  I currently have Conti' race tires (First time I've done this in years; it's a pandemic thing) on my 28-spoke wheels, but I think the tires are coming off in november.  And once I'm over 20mph, I'm always in the drops (I'm also doing a 3m plank every day to keep my core strong; I recommend)

One of the issues, besides the #confidencedoping that comes from not having the race wheels on (oh so fast when I put them on for racing), is wondering how much benefit will come with the gear.  My average speed, depending on the terrain and distance of the route I do, seems to varies 16.8 to 17.8mph and I'm going fairly hard.  On the flats, I'm often in the low 20s, which would benefit from the aero (coming back on 9W, I'm often in the 23-26mph range for the final miles, it would be cool to see it go to the 25-29mph range).  I would think that where you're riding, yes, once your'e at a certain level of fitness, the bars could make you a good bit faster.    

The aero wheels are always on, but the aero bars are a different story.  I'd want to put on the short, stubby kind, like what some people are using in long gravel races.  And I don't know how much I'd want to be in them around autos, though I figure I'd get used to that.

In two hours, on the roads you ride, how dramatic do you think the difference could be?  Do you think the position would be safe?  How potholed are the roads, how many intersections, that sort of thing?

As for your question, yes, Scott made Rakes, and Cane Creek made Speed bars, which did what you were dreaming about.  That could be a better idea than leaning on your elbows.

Another thing to consider if you're trying to take in all options: one-piece bar/stem combos.  They do seem to make a quantifiable improvement in speed.  If you look at what pro's are riding, many seem to opt for this.  I like my traditional bend bars, and am worried about the possible increased stiffness as well as a lack of tape on the tops, and in many cases, the reach on the bars seems ridiculously short. That written, it could be another, albeit rather expensive, answer.  

The question, I guess, becomes, 'what is fun'?  Speed is fun, but does it take something else away? Does it take away too much safety?  If you're not on a good day, will the bars demoralize?  Does the position prevent you from enjoying the scenery or taking in the day or the bike?  

Rake
https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/QecAAOSwjvxdIkQV/s-l225.jpg

Cane Creek
https://media.karousell.com/media/photos/products/2020/7/19/cane_creek_speed_bar_road_clip_1595163590_3ac77c1b

Stubby aero bars from Vision
https://shop.visiontechusa.com/en/type/aerobars/aerobars/triathlon-time-trial/team-mini-clip-on

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As some of you may know, I'm using a Cannondale SuperX as an all-in one CX/Gravel/Road solution. Currently I have the stock WTB rims on it with 37C WTB Riddlers. My plan has always been to purchase a second set of wheels to keep road tires on permanently, ideally this wheelset being light, aero, and road race-capable. I've been told to check out LightBike's selection as my budget maxes out around $800. I've also been putting the decision off because given the lack of racing, I don't really need to be super fast all the time. I've found some options online like this one:

But there's so much out there I'm not even sure where to start. Thanks in advance y'all!

@mugwump Re: tubeless vs tubed, what's your reasoning behind defaulting to tubed?

Regardless, thanks all! I'll hopefully have a new wheels day post for ya in the near future