The new 3T Strada aero road bike looks a lot like the previous version , except for one small but crucial difference – no visible external cables. And that’s actually kind of a big deal, as 3T had long been a holdout with an external routing port just behind the headset. So, demonstrating that they’ve come up with a solution for their aero road bike suggests that a similar setup for their gravel bikes isn’t far behind… Updated 3T Strada road bike integrated
3T says a major driver for updating the original into the New Strada aero road bike was the relaxed UCI regulation that now allows for deeper tubing profiles and improved aerodynamics. And the new bike does sport a noticeably deeper & more bulbous hourglass headtube to eke out those extra free watts. But it still is the fully internal cable routing that most stands out. c. 3T
3T set out to achieve a few key points in the evolution of their Strada : improve the bike’s aerodynamics taking full advantage of the updated UCI regulations
maintain the rider comfort of the original
move all cables internal to reduce drag while keeping a narrow frontal area and retaining cockpit adjustability
refine tire and saddle compatibility
and ultimately bring it all together to make the bike faster overall Aerodynamic, Stiffer & Comfortable The 3T Strada already pushed the envelope in many places regarding deep aero tube shape. But now with relaxed UCI rules, 3T were able to extend […]
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