When designing the Ridgeline 35 15mm Riser Handlebar, Deity's goal was to create an aluminum trail bar that was comfortable enough to disappear underneath you while riding, encouraging you to ride further and harder without having to worry about your equipment. They also wanted to keep the weight down without sacrificing strength, and to avoid the overly stiff feel that's common among 35mm handlebars on the market. To achieve all of this Deity employs their proprietary Gradient Butting Technology, which allows them to remove excess material in areas of lower stress for a perfect balance of stiffness and compliance, while simultaneously adding material to areas of greater stress in order to increase the long term strength and durability of the bars. The result is a handlebar with greater comfort and control, helping you to become one with the bike on any of your singletrack adventures.