3T is Back

[Mr. Butterworth]

Check this stuff out: www.thenew3T.com

I liked the 3T bars and stems from a few years ago so I'm excited to see them coming back into the American market. I like that they have both the traditional round and ergo shapes to the bars.
I'm also liking the graphics on these so far. Hear the stuff will be available here later in the spring.

[e-RICHIE]

"...has the shallow-round profile as used
by the majority of the pro peloton."


gets it atmo.


ps
arrange disorder
:p :p :p
:p :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
;) ;) ;)

[handsomerob]

nice looking 0 setback carbon post...

[Too Tall]

that's hot

[soulspinner]

anyone know where to get it?

[old_school]

Velimpex is the distributor http://www.velimpex.com/

I just sent them an email last night inquiring at to availability. I will post if I receive a response.

the word is that they are already shipping on Cervellos (CSC signed onboard), but I have yet been able to find them non oem

[jerk]

security will have'em in a few weeks. any bike shop should be able to get hold of the new 3t stuff. i'm very impressed except that they don't make a setback seat post or a 140mm stem.

jerk

[bleusky]

Velimpex is the distributor http://www.velimpex.com/

I just sent them an email last night inquiring at to availability. I will post if I receive a response.

the word is that they are already shipping on Cervellos (CSC signed onboard), but I have yet been able to find them non oem


Had the Ergosum in the hands the other day (courtesy from the past Serotta_James) nice ergo bend... similar to the Modolo or the FSA sl-k bar
Have been told the beginning of February for delivery

[Keith A]

Not a bad looking stem...

http://www.thenew3t.com/images/ARX/TEAM/fullsize/1.png

[Keith A]

And the shallow drop round bar comes in Aluminum too :D

http://www.thenew3t.com/images/ROTUNDO/PRO/fullsize/1.png

[davids]

I'm a big fan of the old 3TTT Forgie bars, because of the way the drops (slightly) flare out. I bought a bunch of them on close out a few years ago, but I suppose it's possible that I'll eventually have to back to the well for new bars...

It's not clear to me whether any of the new 3TTT bars have that flare. It's certainly not something I've ever seen in their marketing materials.

Anyone have any idea? Or am I the only one who cares about this particular design feature?

[old_school]

It's not clear to me whether any of the new 3TTT bars have that flare. Anyone have any idea?

my wrists and I were wondering the same thing

[djg]

that's hot

Man, you keep posting these ... um, enticing pictures, and you'll get the thread pulled.

[Blue Jays]

Thank goodness that wonderful and historic brand is coming back! I have fond memories of great 3T components from decades ago...

[sspielman]

Thank goodness that wonderful and historic brand is coming back! I have fond memories of great 3T components from decades ago...


...but it's coming back like "Motobecane" or any number of others. The name has been sold off by the Italian Columbo group and the new stuff is being made in Taiwan.

[Blue Jays]

/\/\ Shoot, that is very disappointing!
Should have visited their website before getting all excited about the triumphant return of a classic Italian cycling equipment manufacturer.

:(

[72gmc]

is "rotundo" a good name for a bicycle part?

[Keith A]

From one of their news articles...

"The current product range is to be discontinued, although stock will still be supplied by Gruppo until March 2008. It will be replaced by an entirely new range, initially concentrating on handlebars and stems, designed in Madone, Italy and manufactured by high-end Asian factories."

Here's the link (http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/UAN/2597/v/1/sp/) to the complete article.

[jemoryl]

I'm a big fan of the old 3TTT Forgie bars, because of the way the drops (slightly) flare out. I bought a bunch of them on close out a few years ago, but I suppose it's possible that I'll eventually have to back to the well for new bars...

It's not clear to me whether any of the new 3TTT bars have that flare. It's certainly not something I've ever seen in their marketing materials.

Anyone have any idea? Or am I the only one who cares about this particular design feature?

Forgie bars are numerous and dirt cheap on eBay......

[bostondrunk]

Are the shallow bars much different than Deda Newton shallow bars?

[Mr. Butterworth]

is "rotundo" a good name for a bicycle part?

No. Neither is Ergosum. But I like the shapes and it looks like good quality.

[DarrenCT]

And the shallow drop round bar comes in Aluminum too :D

http://www.thenew3t.com/images/ROTUNDO/PRO/fullsize/1.png

hrmmmm looks cool... does it come in a non-oversize version?

[Keith A]

hrmmmm looks cool... does it come in a non-oversize version?Their website only lists a 31.8 clamp size.

[e-RICHIE]

The past 30 years have seen a plethora of new dropbar shapes,
but the majority of the pros still ride with the pro bend,
the shape 3T pioneered in the 80’s. The pro bend shape has
endured because it offers the rider a sense of control not
found in most other shapes.


wow - i did not know thatmo atmo.

[Grant McLean]

the majority of the pros still ride with the pro bend



wouldn't it be correct to say that all handlebars used by pros
are 'pro bend' by definition?

:banana:

yes that's a rhetorical question...

-g

[DarrenCT]

wouldn't it be correct to say that all handlebars used by pros
are 'pro bend' by definition?

:banana:

yes that's a rhetorical question...

-g

or how about "classic bend" :cool:

[michael white]

or how about "classic bend" :cool:

unergo
we're pre-anatomic, but we try harder
anti-amateur
Non Modolo-inspired

[e-RICHIE]

wouldn't it be correct to say that all handlebars used by pros
are 'pro bend' by definition?

:banana:

yes that's a rhetorical question...

-g

or how about "classic bend" :cool:
girls - i neglected to attribute my text above to the 3T sitemo atmo.

[Grant McLean]

we're pre-anatomic

that's t-shirt worthy !

-g

[Grant McLean]

girls - i neglected to attribute my text above to the 3T sitemo atmo.

i gots it. funny stuff from those marketing muckety mucks.

-g

[old_school]

just received this email from Velimpex:

"3T is not in the US yet. The following distributors" (Security and BTI) "have placed orders with 3T and they are expecting to receive the goods during the end of Feb/beginning of March..."

Sincerely,

Velimpex Marketing, Inc.

[conorb]

Not a bad looking stem...

http://www.thenew3t.com/images/ARX/TEAM/fullsize/1.png

I still like this one:

http://www.vendettacycles.com/pics/misc/giosstem01.jpg

http://www.vendettacycles.com/pics/misc/giosstem02.jpg

I've got it mounted on my Gios track bike, but I've still gotta warp the bars.

Looks sweet. :cool:

conorb

[Tom Petrie]

security will have'em in a few weeks. any bike shop should be able to get hold of the new 3t stuff. i'm very impressed except that they don't make a setback seat post or a 140mm stem.

jerk

3T is developing a set back post with a very interesting micro-adjust system. First prototypes will be at the Taipei show. It will likely be available for Aftermarket sale mid-summer.

[Tom Petrie]

I'm a big fan of the old 3TTT Forgie bars, because of the way the drops (slightly) flare out. I bought a bunch of them on close out a few years ago, but I suppose it's possible that I'll eventually have to back to the well for new bars...

It's not clear to me whether any of the new 3TTT bars have that flare. It's certainly not something I've ever seen in their marketing materials.

Anyone have any idea? Or am I the only one who cares about this particular design feature?

3T has the Ergonova bar with the "flare" you'd like. Check www.thenew3T.com http://www.velimpex.com/uploads/images/3T/Ergonova_top.jpg

[Samster]

/\/\ Shoot, that is very disappointing!
Should have visited their website before getting all excited about the triumphant return of a classic Italian cycling equipment manufacturer.

:(
hey, just make it 4T (techno tubo torino taiwan). meh, i dunno... if it works, it works...

it's all about the euro atmo.

[davids]

3T has the Ergonova bar with the "flare" you'd like. Check www.thenew3T.com http://www.velimpex.com/uploads/images/3T/Ergonova_top.jpgThanks. It would be great to see that same flare in a "classic" style bar, without the flattened tops and unusual bends in the drops. Just a suggestion!

[old_school]

It would be great to see that same flare in a "classic" style bar, without the flattened tops and unusual bends in the drops. Just a suggestion!

indeed

[davids]

From Competitive Cyclist:

[Keith A]

No anatomic bars were present, nor were carbon bars. Long live the alloy shallow drop handlebar!Amen...brother...amen.

[Fivethumbs]

Now if I could only figure out whether I'm a "discerning" rider or a "demanding" rider.