BREMBATE, Italy (BRAIN) — 3T says its new Revo aero bars' reversed grip offers a more secure handhold that improves control on descents, rough surfaces and sprints.
The new design attaches the basebar wing to the front of the grips instead of the back. With this design, it's impossible for the rider's hands to slide forward off the grips. The handhold also improves handling in situations where road riders would typically use the drops.
The new design also is more aerodynamic because the basebar wing has a sharper angle of attack than standard basebars.
"This is a very simple idea, and it's amazing it's taken over 30 ywears to get to it," said 3T president Rene Wiertz, referring to the 3T bullhorn bars used by Francesco Moser in his 1984 World Hour Record ride. "Putting the basebar in front of the grips eliminates at a stroke the time-trialist's nightmare scenario: losing control of the bike because your hands slip off when you hit a pothole."
The carbon fiber bars have been tested and raced by the BMC Racing Team, the reigning world team time trial champions.
The Revo bars are available in three versions, with retail prices ranging from $675 to $900.
