3T Ven ntus LTD $1,,200 The centerpiece bar in the 3T line, the Ventus LTD, delivers one of the thinnest carbon fiber basebars in the industry, as well as integrated brake levers, internal cable routing and extension options (straight is supplied, with S-bend and ski-bend extensions available). Thenew3t.com
Bontra a ger Rac ce XXX Litte Aerob bar $70 00 Tour- and Ironman-proven, the Race XXX Lite has a fully adjustable pad and extension placement on a wafer-thin carbon fiber base. At just 630 grams, it also holds its own among the lightweights in the category. Bontrager.com
PRO O Mis ssiile $96 60
HED Black k Dog Aerr obar $900 0 Hed goes aggressive with a downward-bent, 42cm-wide basebar (with 7cm of drop) and integrated carbon fiber brake levers. Three extension bends are available, including the shown lazy S-bend. Hedcycling.com
Pedals soft Av viio on TT T $69 90 At a dollar a gram, Bay Area-based Pedalsoft presents a seamless product, with both the extension and pad placement hardware mounted directly to the accompanying stem, providing eight points of adjustment. Comes with two pairs of pads (thick and thin). Pedalsoft.com 1 3 0 T R I AT H L E T E
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At just 485 grams, the Missile is a lightweight, with adjustable extension, integrated cable run and gel armrest pads. Its hallmark, however, is the aggressive, narrow (38cm), down-bent basebar. Pro-bikegear.com
Stratiics Aerr ob bar $729 9 Exceptional adjustability is the focus of the Stratics carbon fiber aerobar. The arm rests move fore-aft, side-to-side and rotationally for a perfect fit. The extensions also feature an expanded, increasingly ergonomic handgrip area so your hands stay relaxed on long days. Another nice touch is the non-slip coating behind the shifter and brake area, making handlebar tape unnecessary. Sampsonsports.com