Advantages are to be expected above all in the fight against the wind, whereby handlebar attachments are prohibited in races with a mass start and also in most cycle marathons. That leaves the "Zefiro" as a playground: Time trials and triathlon competitions, whereby the respective regulations for handlebar attachments must also be clarified before the start. More than complicated regulatory issues, however, the shock-inducing price of 800 euros is likely to stand in the way of wider distribution. And: the rather long pre-bend of 89 millimetres makes a shorter stem necessary in most cases.
PLUSadditional grip position; thin silicone pads for the forearms
MINUSPrice; somewhat cumbersome assembly; prohibited in many competitions
Reference/Info: www.thenew3t.comNTS trading agency, telephone 04105/670990
Price800 Euro
DimensionsWidth: 420 millimetres; Reach: 89 millimetres; Drop: 128 millimetres; Weight: 450 grams
Photo: Matthias Borchers
