3T Aeronova Team Stealth Handlebar for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

Replaced some cheap aluminum bars and the first impression was one of incredible comfort. These bars absorb small road chatter pretty well, especially in the drops. Beware that these bars do flex during out-of-the-saddle sprints but I don't think it is enough to deter me from buying them again. My only major gripe is the reach. You will probably need a shorter stem to compensate for the increased reach, about 30mm I think. When in the drops & out-of-the-saddle, the bars have a tendency to hit my wrists and leave bruises as well. I'd still buy them again for the comfort & unique look. I've also crashed over the handlebars twice with them. No damage to report.

I have about 1500 miles on these bars now. I love the hand positions and spend a lot of time on the tops just behind the hoods. Super comfortable for me there. Yes, they stretch you out and you might want a shorter stem. I opted to extend my reach as I was fit to the bike with more girth than I have now and extending the reach feels better than it did then. Running the cables wasn't impossible, but it had its challenges. I put the Di2 bar end junction on the right, and bought the Y handlebar Di2 wire to keep the wire runs to a minimum. Routing the Y wire so only one connection extended out from the bars took a little time, but I don't know if running mechanical shifting through this bar would be fun at all. Di2 wires are pretty easy for the most part. I only wrap through the final bend to the base of the bars. The wide carbon flats feel good in my hands and I've not had any concerns about control even when my hands are damp. I don't think I could like these bars any more than I do. I'm also OK with the 15g difference between the Team I have and the LTD.

Just awesome and even better with CC's current deal $50 off from $250. Matches perfectly with a matte black carbon bike. The cable routing can be tough to setup initially despite the guides as the holes are rather small and along with the curve in the bar getting two cables through is a pain. Jagwire cables seem to be easier to get through as they are smaller in circumference . Also make sure you get a stem that is shorter by about 20mm to retain the same position on the bike if you are switching from a regular handlebar as the reach is much longer on this bar. Besides the looks, it seems that the handlebar dampens the road compared to the aluminium bar I had previously.

For the last ten years I've been riding integrated Deda Elementi Alanera bars; I loved them but didn't like that I couldn't change the reach without buying a whole new set... in addition, the Dedas were fairly heavy (in today's standards) and looked outdated. The 3Ts had everything I was looking for in an upgraded bar -- great looking, modern, and very light. The 3t Aeronova Team handlebars bars exceeded my expectations in two main areas: a) extremely aero (it is hard to articulate but, you can actually feel them slicing through the passing air), and, b) these bars offer numerous grip positions. In my opinion, the Aeronova's are well worth the price; considering handlebars are a critical contact point with your bike. I advise only wrapping these bars up to the point where the internal cable routing is exposed -- personally, I love the smooth feeling of carbon.

These bars are extremely light, if not the LTD model. They obviously have a super cool look both with the matte finish and aero lines. There is a more pronounced flare to the drops than most road bars. The size 42 measures 42cm from drop end to end but at the hoods it's 39. 3cm is a perceivable difference. Most bars are not 1:1 but the Cinelli Ram bar I was using previously measured 40.5 at the hoods for the same "size" bar. If you think you're crowded with your current bar, consider sizing up. The other consideration that was mentioned by a few others was the reach. It truly is larger than many bars so you'll need to adjust with the stem length. I'm glad I came across that detail before buying the 3T LTD stem which is pricey. I just went by the numbers (reach + stem length) and the fit came out great. Combined with the 3T LTD stem, the set just looks top shelf and is a joy to ride. I also appreciate that there is enough round bar section to mount an out-front and bar accessory bar that I use to mount a headlight. I found the threading of cables to be not very intuitive. There were no instructions on how to do it but a pair of plastic tap sleeves suggested to put your cables through them. If you do this you will likely ruin your cables because they will kink. The objective is to get the housings through. I found that using the cable taps was useful but only with a sacrificial cable passed first into the tap from the shifter side, out the tap and into and out of the housing. Then feed the tap and housing together out the shifter side. You can pull on the cable in any way to get the housing to come through the bar. You'll kink the heck out of the cable but who cares, and it's quick and easy. You'll also need to thread the housings side by side in only one way: forward to inner/ rearward to outer. That means that the housing you want exiting the shifter port nearest the inner side should be placed on the forward side at the input. When you're installing it this will make sense. If you don't do it this way, the housings will be crossed inside and you won't be able to get the second one out.

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I will start off by saying I am not sure how aero these bars are. However, the work well in so many ways that I don't really care if they are. These replaced a 3T Tornova 42 Team handlebar that felt a bit wide for me (5'6", 135lb, 41" at the shoulders). I wanted to try a shallow drop bar and these were on sale so I thought I would give them a shot. Other websites speak to these bars not running true to size. Some say they are narrower than advertised (by 2cm) and create a longer reach compared to standard bars (also by 2cm). Depending on how you measure the bars, they might be slightly slimmer. I bought a 40cm and at the hoods, measuring from the outer aspect, they are 40 cm. As far as reach, they are slightly longer. I had a 100mm stem I switched out with my usual 120mm, but the loss of the 20mm, even with the reach felt wrong. So I am not sure how much these will stretch you out. Just be aware that the reach may put you out a bit further. Installation was simple. They come with tubing routed through the bars. I just taped my Di2 and break housing (electric tape) and gently pulled it through without any snags. If you are routing Di2 wires through, I recommend going with them first as the holes are snug and it can be hard to route the wire past the rigid cable housing. It wasn't hard to put the shifters in a comfortable position and the drops have multiple comfortable positions. The tops are something I am not sure everybody will love. For smaller riders (like myself), the tops are wide enough that gripping them with thumbs under can be uncomfortable. I ride with my thumbs on the tops anyway so not a big deal. The reason I question the aero tag on these bars is that the foil section on these bars is relatively small compared to the whole thing. If you spend a lot of time on the tops, I would get my hands on them before committing. What I really like about the drops is that they slant down. This creates a pocket of sorts that is very comfortable if you are leaning on the drops. Taping the bars was a bit challenging. Granted, I am no expert but I found getting around the bend in the bar a bit fiddly. Also, there is some question if you want to tape the whole bar or leave it short. I compromised and went halfway. I don't spend a lot of time on the tops, so leaving half the hand space untaped won't be an issue. I did want to tape where my forearms rest because I found it a bit slippery when sweating. Another thing to like about this bar compared to other aero bars out there is that it has plenty of space for head unit mounts, GoPros, etc., giving you plenty of options. Overall, I really like these bars. The flat, wide tops may not be for everyone, and the extra reach is something to consider, but I really like them. On top of all of that is that they look damn sexy and will make any bike prettier.

The 3t Aeronovas have a great short and shallow drop with a slight flare, a very comfortable top section to rest your hands on when climbing, and come prerouted with cable guides to make installation relatively easy for a road aero bar. The stealth matte/gloss finish works with almost any bike's paint scheme and looks great.