The parts maker 3T has been making bicycle parts since 1961. Originally named 3TTT for Tecnologia 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 Superleggero bars were produced in the late 1970s to the late 19870s
• Weight is about 275 grams
• 7075 T6 heat treated aluminum
• Single front groove for aero brake cables
• Satin gunmetal grey finish

From a 1970s 3T catalog