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Hmm wonder what it is

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Re: New 3T Aerobars [refthimos] [ In reply to ]
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Hmm...maybe the bullhorns extend back towards the rider? That would present a more aero leading edge while you're in the bars, which is most of the time.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [refthimos] [ In reply to ]
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I think it will something like the quick photoshop I did below. It will require either a long stem or a basebar with a lot of forward sweep. The idea is that you can have flat brake hoods for aerodynamics but have something to brace your hand against when you descend or when you ride over rough surfaces.

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Re: New 3T Aerobars [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]
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I don't know if that's it...but I kinda LIKE that idea...hmmm....

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Re: New 3T Aerobars [Tom A.] [ In reply to ]
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interesting from an aero POV.. but not for a Di2/etap market..

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Re: New 3T Aerobars [steve_c] [ In reply to ]
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steve_c wrote:
interesting from an aero POV.. but not for a Di2/etap market..

Why? Just put "sprinter", or "blip" buttons at the pursuit positions :-)

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Re: New 3T Aerobars [Tom A.] [ In reply to ]
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If you had brake levers that allowed you to adjust the reach you could set them up so that you just use your index finger for braking. I just built up a hardtail and started riding it and I really like the one finger braking. Granted those are hydraulic brakes but I still see that setup being viable for TT purposes.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [steve_c] [ In reply to ]
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I don't see why the bar couldn't be designed to accommodate the sprinter or "blip" shifters just as Tom said.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [doublea334] [ In reply to ]
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Sorry, but that is hella ugly.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [doublea334] [ In reply to ]
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Bummer that there's no adjustment for the angle of the extensions...
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [doublea334] [ In reply to ]
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]
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My post was before yours. Just saying.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [James Haycraft] [ In reply to ]
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Yeah but it looks functional. I wish they had just released it in their all black color scheme.

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Last edited by: GreenPlease: Feb 4, 16 9:35
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]
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The LTD version is mostly black.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [refthimos] [ In reply to ]
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hmm... interesting at least. I dunno, I like me some 3T, but... i dunno.

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Re: New 3T Aerobars [James Haycraft] [ In reply to ]
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I wonder how sharp that initial bend is, from brake lever up through the basebar? Hopefully it does not create additional cable drag.

I actually like the idea especially for descending. Now we just need to see the tunnel data to back up their claim of it being faster.

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Re: New 3T Aerobars [doublea334] [ In reply to ]
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I feel like that doesn't really cut down on the frontal area compared to horizontal brake levers with a bump above the brake lever like how Felt does it. I'd still be open to trying it though.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [doublea334] [ In reply to ]
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I can't find anything about minimum & maximum stack or pad width, extension length... You'd think that would be basic info.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [refthimos] [ In reply to ]
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Cool as shit.
I wanna see if they really are more aero?
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [trail] [ In reply to ]
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trail wrote:
My post was before yours. Just saying.

You beat me by two minutes! I was probably still photoshopping when you posted.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [durk onion] [ In reply to ]
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durk onion wrote:
I feel like that doesn't really cut down on the frontal area compared to horizontal brake levers with a bump above the brake lever like how Felt does it. I'd still be open to trying it though.

I also doubt it cuts down on frontal area or improves aero BUT I suspect this will be way more secure than the grips Felt provides (which I have on my Speed Concept). I suspect this will be nearly as secure as being in the drops of a road bike.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]
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GreenPlease wrote:
trail wrote:
My post was before yours. Just saying.


You beat me by two minutes! I was probably still photoshopping when you posted.






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Last edited by: burninglegs: Feb 4, 16 10:50
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [refthimos] [ In reply to ]
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They seem to allow more control in tight turns almost like being in drops on road bike super clever, but you are less stretched and they are probably less aero in that position while on the brakes (might be good while actual braking). I guess it all boils down to how much time you are spending on the brakes. if the only reason to get hands on the bars is to brake, they are better, but if you have other reasons, you will be less aero while on the brakes because you will be most likely higher.
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Re: New 3T Aerobars [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]
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No way a triathlete could handle steering with the inherent instability of forward-swept wings!
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