3T pretty much created the modern aerobar with the bullhorn that they developed for Francesco Moser’s 1984 World Hour Record ride. In the 30 years since, the industry has strapped all manner of aero extension on top but mostly kept the bull horn shape in place. Now 3T has taken a closer look at the base bar that they pioneered and flipped it around with the new Revo line. By putting the wing of the bar in front of the grips,almost like a super flattened drop bar, riders get a more secure position while still maximizing aerodynamics. Get a better hold on the new design after the jump…
3T’s new Revo was developed and tested with BMC Racing, the reigning trade team world time trial champions. The new base bar design eliminates the risk of your hands sliding forwards off the grips, which makes it possible to keep a relaxed grip to maintain control and handling on technical descents, rough road surfaces, and when sprinting.
The base bar also gets a more aerodynamic shape than a typical bullhorn, with a UCI approved 3:1 wing with internal routing for mechanical and electronic controls.
The Revo is available in two levels. The 650£ high modulus Revo LTD weighs in between 700-830g depending on the stack height of the carbon extension setup. The Team version uses a more basic carbon and alloy extensions, selling for 490£ in the red graphic version, or 10£ more for the stealth finish and weighs 770-900g.
The base bar comes in one 40cm c-c width, with a 31.8mm clamping area. Modular aluminum risers, adjustable neoprene forearm pads, and s-bend extensions give a good bit of flexible fit with either wide or narrow placement.
