"The new Era SL is made of UD Carbon, and it slides into the brand's handlebar lineup as the lightest of the bunch, with a claimed weight of 170 grams. This makes it among the lightest non-boutique handlebars on the market, especially at 760mm wide."
"Arguably, the most interesting feature of the Era SL handlebar is its 'flip-to-fit' design. Race Face designed the Era SL to go from 6mm of rise to 6mm of drop by simply flipping it over lengthwise. Despite flipping the bar, the sweeps remain consistent."
"Race Face states that it is eMTB-ready and 'designed for downcountry, suitable for trail riding on bikes with up to 140mm of travel.' Although the brand may be leaning into 'downcountry,' the Era SL's low weight and dimensions should also make it well-suited for lightweight cross-country race bikes, too."
Race Face introduces the Era SL handlebar as the lightest option in its lineup at 170 grams, targeting downcountry, cross-country, and short travel trail bikes. Constructed from UD Carbon with a 35mm clamp diameter, the bar comes in 760mm width and is trimmable to 720mm without affecting stiffness. It features standard sweep angles of 8 degrees back sweep and 5 degrees up sweep, with adjustable geometry when rolled flat. The standout feature is its flippable design, allowing riders to switch between 6mm of rise or 6mm of drop by flipping the bar lengthwise while maintaining consistent sweep angles. Race Face positions it as eMTB-ready and suitable for bikes with up to 140mm of travel.
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