3t ARX Team Alloy Road Handlebar Stem Black

Latin for stronghold and bridge, ARX is 3T's race-proven design for the perfect connection between fork and handlebar, and suited to all cycling disciplines. Clamp design is optimized to ensure a secure fit on composite steerers and bars without the need for potentially damaging high torque values during assembly. 3T inhouse tests show ARX's clamp by far exceeds the CEN standard, and also that it works very well with other brands of handlebar. ARX TEAM is made of AL 7075 T6, with the grain structure aligned for optimal strength, and Ti bolts to keep the weight down. ARX TEAM is also available in a 17-degree variant for a really aggressive, low position.

New for 2012: Stealth ARX, in two-tone black, to match new frameset finishes

3T is an Italian cycle components company, founded in 1961 in Turin that specialises in handlebars, seatbars and cycling stems. After a change of ownership in 2007, 3T underwent a major program of investment to renew its technical capacity and deliver better cycling products and ultimately their 3T cycling accessories. The 3T Intelligent Production Lifecycle is now the bike industry's most advanced engineering platform, integrating the product design–analyze–optimize–test cycle so every component has strength and reliability built in from the start. 3T handlebars are some of the finest available, reflecting everything that the brand is all about.