What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I spec the PRO Tharsis XC Carbon Handlebar on cross-country builds where every gram at the cockpit matters and steering precision is non-negotiable. The carbon construction gives the bar a stiffness and trail feedback that alloy simply cannot replicate at this width, and the 9-degree backsweep puts your wrists in a natural position that stays comfortable through long XC efforts and technical trail sections alike."Cross-country racing is won and lost in the details, and the cockpit is where many of those details live. The PRO Tharsis XC Carbon Handlebar brings a carbon construction and race-tuned geometry to the front end of your XC build, delivering the stiffness, low weight, and precise steering response that competitive and performance-oriented cross-country riding demands. The 720mm width strikes the balance between the leverage needed for technical trail control and the compact profile that suits XC geometry and racing body positions. A 5mm rise and 9-degree backsweep position the rider naturally for an efficient and comfortable XC posture, and the 31. 8mm clamp diameter fits the full range of current XC stems. Carbon construction throughout keeps the weight minimal while delivering a bar feel that translates trail feedback to the rider's hands with a directness and clarity that makes the whole front end feel more connected and responsive.