Pro Taper CONTOUR 1-1/8" Handlebars
- Made from proprietary 5mm 2000 series T6 aluminum alloy for superior tensile and yield strength
- Most affordable balance between fatigue life, impact strenght, and impact-absorbing flex
- High-Tech, stress-relieved, shot-peened and anodized finish for unmatched durability
- Clutch-side knurling provides maximum grip adhesion
- Chemically applied cut lines and alignment grid are scratch resistant
- Plastic bar end plugs keep the elements out and provide a stronger base for grip ends
- Weighs only 1.55lbs (720 grams) without pad
- Includes Bar pad
The Contour is ProTaper's most popular handlebar. Oversized diameter handlebars, without crossbars, were invented and patented by ProTaper in 1991. This design allows the handlebar to flex more and absorb impacts better than conventional bars, offering the rider more comfort and less fatique without sacrificing bar strength. The Contours computer profile 5mm wall is 20% lighter than other bars, yet up to 40% stronger.