What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "I’ve tested the Guide Carbon bar on everything from flow trails to chunky descents. The 35mm clamp makes the front end feel planted, and the carbon construction does a great job soaking up chatter. It’s light, strong, and gives me that extra confidence when pointing downhill."Big terrain demands a bar that’s built to handle it—and that’s where the Salsa Guide 35. 0 Carbon Handlebar comes in. Designed for aggressive trail riding, this bar offers a perfect blend of front-end stiffness and vibration damping, giving us control without harshness. Whether we’re hitting jumps, drops, or ripping through root systems, the Guide Carbon feels responsive and secure under pressure. The 35. 0mm clamp diameter boosts stiffness and precision at the cockpit, while unidirectional carbon fiber construction keeps weight low and durability high. Sweep angles (8° back, 5° up) position our hands comfortably, and multiple rise and width options let us dial in our setup—whether we want more leverage on descents or a lower, racier position for trail speed. It’s tested to ASTM 4 standards, meaning it’s built to handle up to 48-inch drops without breaking a sweat.