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Interesting. I thought they were just a crappy copy but maybe it's only partly the reason, partly to design.
Ahwell, they look pretty cool and I doubt I'll notice flex out on the road irl
PhilDAS-
The SL-70 Aero copies in 40cm width have a shorter reach [and therefore] are rather stiff - I have 2 of them.
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If you look on EBay/ali-Express you'll find a ton of 3T LTD stem copies, and a load of identical ones decal'd up to be ENVE, Bont XXX etc. Those bars are identical in shape to the aeronovas. But I bet you can buy them With ENVE or Zipp decals. My mate has the original 3T team aeronovas, and they are a lovely shape, a good weight. But a little flexi. I have the original ENVE SES bars, and they are also an amazing shape (the bit that convinced me to spend the epic RRP), are pretty Heavy for carbon bars. But almost as stiff as a good round tubed bar.
The advantage of the 3T shape (IMHO). Is the big Reach. With the right stem you can achive a Nice fuax TT position on the Hoods. While still having the flats Nice and Close for climbing in a nice upright position.
I've now done the above faux TT set-up With my ENVE, and find myself holding the tops With just my finger tips when in a climbing position.
Still. Both great shapes once you accept the drops as Your cruise position.
Thuekr
Smallfurry
Those enve bars are based on the 3T aeronovas. The orihinsls have epic reach, and are a little flexi.