This gives a more comfortable grip for the hands especially over long distances. Looks great too with the carbon/red design. The egg shape rolls through 180 at the bend into the forward extension, placing the palms naturally 3T developed this compact shape for day-long comfort on the bike The drops flare by 6 degrees, so the width at the brake hoods is 16mm narrower than the bar size Ergonova Team has constant thickness carbon fibre walls & fits most clip-ons