Pro Taper Contour Bars
- The Contour is ProTaper‘s most popular handlebar.
- Invented and manufactured by ProTaper in 1991.
- Allows more flex more & absorb impacts better than conventional bars
- More comfort & less fatigue without sacrificing bar strength.
- The Contour Handlebar utilizes a computer-profiled 5mm wall design and is up to 20% lighter than other bars, yet up to 40% stronger.
- 1-1/8" tubing at the clamping area
- Made from proprietary 5mm 2000 series T6 aluminum alloy for superior tensile and yield strength
- Most affordable balance between fatigue life, impact strength, 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- and peel-resistant
- Plastic end plugs keep the elements out and provide a stronger base for grip ends
- Weighs 720 grams