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Deity Blacklabel handlebar


As used by the likes of Brendan Fairclough and Sam Blenkinsop, Deity bars are becoming a popular choice with racers and freeriders. The 800mm-wide Blacklabel is available in a range of rises (15, 25 and 38mm) and seven colours. With five degrees of upsweep and nine degrees of backsweep, it puts you in a slightly more centred position on the bike than equivalent bars from Race Face or Renthal. The 355g weight (25mm rise) is comparable with those two, though, and on the trail it offers a good balance of handling precision and compliance. There’s not much to fault here, though the bold graphics aren’t quite our style.

Price $85

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