3T products

1961: Mario Dedioniggi founds Tecnologia del Tubo Torinese. 1970: He presents the world's lightest saddle, called Superleggera. 1975: He begins experimenting with Ergal 7075 alloy for handlebars. 1975: He produces the world's lightest handlebar at 250 g, called Superleggera. 1978: He invents the Record 78 stem. 1980: He offers consumers a choice of handlebar bends: Merckx, Gimondi, Saronni, and Defilippis. 1982: He invents the first fully flared stem, called 2000. 1983: He presents the world's first aerodynamic racing handlebar, called Aerodinamica. 1985: Manufactured the megaphone-shaped time trial bar called the 51'151" for Francesco Moser's hour record. 1986: Created the world's first integrated carbon stem and bar combo called the CarbonAir. 1987: Produced the world's first triathlon handlebar called the DH Bar for Scott USA. 1987: Invented the world's first stem with internal computer cable routing called the ComputerReady. 1988: Produced the world's first clip-on bar called the U-Bar for Scott USA. 1989: Became the first handlebar manufacturer in the world to mark each product with traceability codes. 1989: Invented the world's first hinged clamp stem called the Model 2002. 1989: Invented the “Stretch System” for easily opening older Synthesis model stems. 1989: Invents the world's first perforated bar for internal brake cable routing, called Paris-Roubaix. 1989: Reinvents the handlebar, creating the world's most copied anatomical grip: the Forma SL. 1991: Invents the front slot in racing bars for Campagnolo Ergopower levers at Paris-Roubaix. 1992: Designs and produces the world's most adjustable TT handlebar, called BioQuartetto. 1993: Sets a new world record for the lightest aluminum handlebar, called Prima 220. 1993: Produces the world's lightest cross-country mountain bike handlebar at 130g. 1993: Produces the world's first Alu-Ti handlebar. (Alutan). 1994: Reinvented clip-on extensions with the fully adjustable Bio Arms. 1994: Reimagined stem production by forging the most copied stem in history: the ForgeAhead. 1998: Designed and produced the first morphologically correct carbon handlebar, called Morphe. 1999: Won an I.D. Award for the Mutant Root. The judges: “We don’t understand it, but it’s beautiful.” 1999: With the Prima 199, a world record was once again set for the lightest alloy handlebar. 1999: The president of 3T asked the engineers, “What would a stem look like if it were an Audi TT?” Forgie was born. 2000: Broke his own world record for lightest handlebar with the Zepp XL. 2002: Designed and produced a multi-shaped, ergonomic carbon racing handlebar called More. 2002: The More stem with integrated bearing top cap sets a new standard for integration. 2003: Reinvented the Morphe and set new standards in ergonomics with the Morpheus. 2003: Reinvented women's cycling with the world's first women's-specific handlebar called Eva. 2004: Taken ergonomics to the next level with BioMorphe. 2007: 3T relaunched with a completely new range in three easy-to-understand levels: PRO, TEAM, and LTD. 2008: Reinvented the classic 1980s Merckx bend in a super-light carbon bar called Rotundo. 2008: The 3T Funda fork became the aerodynamic standard and was included. on many bicycles, including the Cervélo. 2008: Reinvented the BioMorphe with a lighter shape called the Ergosum. 2008: The Ergonova once again sets a new standard in comfort. 2008: Shocked the world with the fastest aerobar, featuring integrated brake levers: the Ventus. 2008: The new product range won the Tour de France and Olympic gold medals just one year after the relaunch. 2009: Launched an aero bar with integrated clips for ITU triathlon racing called the Zefiro. 2010: Created the first fully aero omnium track bar with additional aerodynamic hand positions called the Sphinx. 2010: Reinvented track cycling with the stiffest and most aerodynamic speed bar called the Scatto, which became the bar of choice in 2010: Reinvented the seatpost with the Difflock micro-step system on the Palladio. 2011: Reinvented the minimalist aero bar with the narrowest and most aerodynamic base bar called the Brezza Nano. 2011: Reinvented the adjustable stem with the non-slip Difflock micro-step system on the ARXA. 2011: Invented the spoke pocket, a carbon solution designed to secure spokes to the rim without drilling holes. 2012: Created a combination of the classic Merckx bend and an ergonomic top section called the Tornova. 2012: Created the first fully integrated super aero bar with a frame; the Aduro, designed for the Cervélo P5. 2012: Created the world's first stem with an integrated computer mount in collaboration with Garmin, called the Integra. 2012: Sets new standards for drop bar aerodynamics by introducing the Aeronova. 2014: Introduces custom, hand-painted color options in Italy for its cockpit components. 2015: Becomes the first to offer a full range of road disc brake-only wheels called the Discus series. 2016: Reinvents gravel cycling with the world's first aerodynamic gravel bike, the Exploro. 2016: Introduces the world's first aero gravel fork, the Fango. 2016: Becomes the first to offer 650b wheels specifically for RoadPlus and gravel tires; the DiscusPlus series. 2016: Fully inverted aero bar design with reverse grip for enhanced safety and control: the Revo. 2017: Reinvents The seatpost again features a 0 and 25 mm offset integrated into a single post called the Zero25. 2017: Reinvents aerodynamic road bike design by increasing comfort and reducing drag, dedicating the design entirely to wider tires and a 1x drivetrain; the Strada. 2017: Creates the world's first flat-mount disc fork with an aerodynamically integrated brake adapter mount. 2017: Launches Progetto Italia to bring high-end bicycle product manufacturing back to Italy. 2018: Launches the first Progetto Italia product and the world's fastest aerodynamic crankset; the Torno. 2018: Offers speed and comfort to 2x drivetrain enthusiasts with the Strada Due. 2018: Once again reinvents the ergonomic handlebar with the Superergo. 2018: The Superleggera handlebar returns, this time in carbon, weighing an incredible 160g. 2018: The two-step widening keeps the brake levers vertical on the widened drop bar for greater comfort; the Supergiaia. 2019: The Discussion 45 | 32 is the first aerodynamic wheel optimized for wider road tires like those used on the Strada. 2020: The Aeroghiaia is the world's first aerodynamic gravel bar, a perfect complement to the Exploro. 2020: Tired of unreliable width claims from tire manufacturers, 3T introduces RAM (Radius Measured) and WAM (Width Measured) to standardize tire dimensions and clearance for the industry. 2020: The Exploro RaceMax carries the Aerodynamics on gravel bikes taken to the next level. 2020: The Discussion 45 | 40 is the world's widest aerodynamic wheel and the first optimized for gravel. 2021: Racemax Italia brings frame production back to Italy, and 3T celebrates its 60th anniversary. 2022: The Exploro Ultra is optimized for larger tires and accepts dropper and suspension seatposts.