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Nukeproof Warhead Carbon handlebar


NUKEPROOF HAVE REDESIGNED their Warhead Carbon riser bar for 2016 and it looks and feels like a highquality bit of kit, especially when you consider it’s one of only a few composite bars to come in on or under the 150$ mark.

At 780mm wide it’ll suit all but the tallest of riders and if you do want to trim things down to a more manageable size, Nukeproof have included numerous cut marks so you can lop the necessary length off each end accurately.

We tested the 25mm rise version, which weighed 249g, making it more than at home on a trail bike. But the bar is stiff and strong enough to handle the rigours of downhill riding and racing too.

The shape is great, with nine degrees of backsweep and six degrees of upsweep helping to place you in a strong and comfortable riding position. On the trail, we found the Warhead Carbon blended stiffness with enough suppleness to remove the sting out of really rough sections, improving comfort and contol.

Price 150$

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