What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I spec the PRO Tharsis 9. 8 Handlebar on builds ranging from dedicated downhill rigs to aggressive enduro setups and it delivers at every level. The AL-7050-T76 double butted construction gives you a stiffness-to-weight ratio that you can actually feel through the front end on fast and technical terrain, and the cutting indications make it easy to dial width to the exact preference of any rider without guesswork."World Cup downhill courses are the harshest proving ground a handlebar can face, and the PRO Tharsis 9. 8 Handlebar was built to pass that test on the biggest stages in the sport. What makes it exceptional at that level is exactly what makes it a compelling choice for enduro and trail riding too: precise handling, reliable strength, and a geometry that puts the rider in control no matter how demanding the terrain gets. The AL-7050-T76 double butted alloy construction delivers a stiffness-to-weight ratio that punches well above the 330g on the scale, and the reinforced ribbed mid section adds torsional rigidity right where the forces are highest during hard braking and cornering. An 800mm starting width with cutting indications down to 720mm gives you genuine flexibility to set up the bar exactly where you want it, and the 30mm rise with 4-degree upsweep and 8-degree backsweep positions your hands and wrists comfortably for long days on aggressive terrain.