Headsets & Stems Archive

“Wider is better” serves as the mountain bike mantra of late for handlebars. And, although they provide control and exceptional leverage, they also create torque, especially if used with a standard stem. Syntace’s Megaforce2 Stem is the shortest stem available on the market designed specifically for the widest bars. The Megaforce2 is forged from a high strength aluminum alloy, which helps to increase strength while reducing weight. Additionally, titanium bolts help to keep weight at a minimum. The stem wears a low profile above the headset and it is greater in width than height at 36mm x 42mm. This wider cross section allows reduction of swaying tendency. The faceplate is two individual pieces affixed with four bolts. It is clamped to the steered tube with two deep-set bolts. The stem features a +/- 6-degree stem angle, which is ideal for reduced steered tube length geometries. The Syntace Megaforce2 Stem is available in lengths ranging from 30mm to 80mm, in 10 degree increments. It comes in Black.

The R1 stem features a clean and simple design. Titanium T25 bolts are used in the faceplate and the stem bolts. Lightweight aluminum reduces weight and increases strength. The stem comes in both a 7 and 20 degree rise/drop.

Piloted to two XC World Championship titles, the GX1 was the first ergonomic mountain bike racing grip. The compact grip features a slim wing and a slim diameter which is optimized to facilitate hand changes while riding or racing technical cross country trails. The GX1 is produced with our German-made lightweight grip compound. Carbon bar compatible.

Product description

Includes F-35 adjustable anatomic armrests and J4 brackets for an adjustable extension and armrest position. Color: Black. Weight: 620. Length: 300. Material: Carbon. Diameter: 26.0. Diameter: 31.7/31.8. Defined Color: Black.

From the Manufacturer

Profile Design introduced its first aero bar to the market in 1988. Since then, Profile Design has continued to evolve and fine tune its World Champion products while setting the standard for better handling, improved aerodynamics, and increased adjustability. Experience, passion, and commitment to our athletes have set us apart and kept them winning for 25 years.

Pick up the Renthal Fatbar Lite for the sturdy feel and extra leverage afforded by 740-millimeter wide bars, all without adding extra weight to your favorite trail or Enduro-race bike. In fact, the Renthal Fatbar Lite only weighs 270-grams, making it one of the lightest aluminum riser bars on the market. And because it’s constructed of 7000-series aluminum, the Fatbar Lite provides high levels of stiffness and strength at a much more palatable price than carbon.

4-Axis Adjustable. 3D net forged 6061 Alloy

World Cup quality performance, developed with the pros. SPANK Industries’ legendary SPIKE 800 Race handlebar is the 5th generation of the SPIKE Race handlebar legacy, developed in coordination with some of the world’s top DH and Enduro pros. A unique construction of Super 6 alloy, processed with SPANK’s patented CNC bending and Dual-Extreme-Gradual Taper (XGT) technology makes the SPIKE 800 Race handlebar a stronger, safer, performance optimized component for the weight conscious gravity rider. The race tuned geometry and competitive weight make this bar the perfect solution for AM/Enduro to Downhill Race. A unique construction of Super 6 alloy, processed with SPANK’s patented CNC bending and Dual-Extreme-Gradual Taper (XGT) technology

For 2015 the GP1 has a new internal structure. More comfort is ensured by the three part internal support platform (pat pending) with varying wall thickness.