Answer ProTaper SL Carbon Handlebar

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Fits right
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The Good
Carbon comfort, good looks, molded in texture for grips/clamps
The Bad
Retail price
Overall Review:

After trying a few different brands and sizes, I settled on these Answer ProTaper SL carbon bars in their 750 size. Given my 6'3" height, that's rather narrow and decidedly un-trendy, but I found the width to be comfortable for the techy singletrack that I ride in up here in Maine. I'm still borderline too wide for some of the old school trails some here. As far as the bar construction, they seem to be in the stiffer side, but part of that comes from being narrower. Stepping up to the 780 might give a bit more damping. Control feels excellent and now that I've found the right grips (see my review on the Ergon GE1 grips) I'm comfortable on longer rides but still feel precise when pointed when the larger stuff. 


Build quality seems excellent and the added touch of having grit molded into the bar where the grips and clamps mount is fantastic. No spinning grips or feeling like you have to over torque those tiny bolts.

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Specifications

Product
Answer ProTaper SL Carbon Handlebar
Riding Type
Cross Country
Trail
Material
Carbon Fiber
Material Details
 
Clamp Diameter
31.8mm
Width
Option 1: 660mm
Option 2: 720mm
Option 3: 750mm
Option 4: 780mm
Rise
660mm - Flat
720mm - Flat, 1/2", 1"
750mm and 780mm - 12.7mm, 25.4mm
Upsweep
660mm - 0°
720mm, 750mm, and 780mm - 4°
Backsweep
Colors
Black or Red
Weight
660mm: 0 lb 4.1 oz (115 g)
720mm: 0 lb 6.3 oz (179 g)
750mm: 0 lb 7.4 oz (210 g)
780mm: 0 lb 7.6 oz (215 g)
Miscellaneous
Continuous Lay-Up and Curing
One Piece Lay-Up Creates Dense Composite Layering, Consistent Material Wall Thickness
Increased Strength for Better Performance
15% Lighter Bars
145mm Grit Grip Finish at Bar Ends
Price
$195.00
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Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
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International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
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