The EVO Handlebar is ProTaper's flagship unbraced handlebar. This design yields increased flex and impact absorption over conventional handlebars, offering the rider improved comfort and reduced fatigue without sacrificing strength. Using a premium 7000 series aluminum alloy construction and computer-profiled 4 mm thick wall design, the EVO Handlebar is up to 25% lighter and 45% stronger than competing handlebars Independent lab tests show that the EVO Handlebars outlast every other handlebar on the market in fatigue life Made from 4 mm, proprietary, 7000 series aluminum alloy for superior tensile and yield strength Plastic bar end plugs keep the elements out and provide a stronger base for grip ends High-tech shot peened, stress relieved, and anodized finish for unmatched durability Best balance between fatigue life, impact strength and impact absorbing flex Chemically applied graphics are scratch-and-peel resistant Clutch side knurling provides maximum grip traction Epoxy inner coating resists corrosion Weighs only 1.4 lbs. (640 g) Includes crossbar pad
