[CR]3ttt bars

(Example: Framebuilding:Technology)

From: <jeff-arg@bizwi.rr.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:57:04 -0500
Subject: [CR]3ttt bars

Anyone familiar with the older (60's throug early '70's?) 3ttt "Gran Prix" (no "d") handlebar? These have a wider radius bend and deeper drop than standard road bars.

What is the difference between the "Merckx" or "Tour de France" bend and the "Gimondi" bend? What applications are these bars best suited for?

Sorry for the obscure question.

Jeff Pyzyk
Milwaukee, WI