WTB: 3ttt Superleggero 44cm Handlebars (Merckx or TDF Bend)
11-30-21, 01:38 PM
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WTB: 3ttt Superleggero 43/44cm Handlebars (Merckx or TDF Bend)
Hello!
I know this is a bit of a longshot but I am looking for a 3ttt Superleggero 43/44cm handlebar in either a Merckx or TDF bend.
Thanks
I know this is a bit of a longshot but I am looking for a 3ttt Superleggero 43/44cm handlebar in either a Merckx or TDF bend.
Thanks
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11-30-21, 02:12 PM
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I do not think they superleggero bars were made that wide.
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I think they exist. They are just uncommon.
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11-30-21, 04:52 PM
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That Merckx Superleggero bend was/is my favorite bend. My Fuji Pro had a near exact copy of it by Nitto. (I bought the TTT to set up my Mooney and sat it beside the Nitto. Only difference seen without removing bar tape was that the Nitto had an extra cm or two of flat so the bar extended back that distance.)
I still have the TTT 40 cm. Retired because it has a lot of miles and been on the bike for a crash or two. I also have thousands of miles on cheap Japanese bars that are copies. (I think mostly SR.)
I still have the TTT 40 cm. Retired because it has a lot of miles and been on the bike for a crash or two. I also have thousands of miles on cheap Japanese bars that are copies. (I think mostly SR.)
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Hi, I have 3ttt bars, 44 cm from end to end.
They are marked Merckx and 44 at the center;
and Mod Competizione, Made Italy on the right, with the 5 Olympics circles.
Of course they are marked 3 ttt 9n the left side.
They are not cleaned as you can see, with old glue on them.
There are small marks/scratches.
The only bigger scratches, are shown in the last 2 pictures, at the end of bars.
They are marked Merckx and 44 at the center;
and Mod Competizione, Made Italy on the right, with the 5 Olympics circles.
Of course they are marked 3 ttt 9n the left side.
They are not cleaned as you can see, with old glue on them.
There are small marks/scratches.
The only bigger scratches, are shown in the last 2 pictures, at the end of bars.
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Thanks for the post. I’m just looking for a Superleggero though.
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I suggest you buy those.
could be years or longer to find wide and superlight bars. I would consider them vaporware.
could be years or longer to find wide and superlight bars. I would consider them vaporware.
