The parts maker 3T has been making bicycle parts since 1961. Originally named 3TTT forTecnologia del Tubo Torino(Turin Tube Technology), the firm began by making steel handlebars in Turino. By the 1970s 3T products had switched to light alloys and were very well regarded. They were used by many top-end bike makers and successful pro riders.
3T bars are measured end-to end
Center section is 25.8mm
3T Prima 199 bars are double-grooved, so they will handle all aero and dual control brake levers
3T Prima 199 bars are made from triple-butted Alutan 7000 T6 heat-treated aluminum alloy, specially developed by Aviatube for 3T
When it was produced in the early 2000s, at about 200 grams in the smallest size, it was the world's lightest aluminum handlebar.
