Deity have been quietly producing fantastic handlebars for ages, but in the last few years they have been given a handy upward shove by the likes of Tracey Moseley and Cam Zink, amongst others. Their Blacklabel handlebar is their top of the range, World Cup downhill bar. The 787mm width should satisfy even the widest of shoulders. An increase in strength over previous models is thanks to their ‘Gradient Butting Technology’, which takes material from where it isn’t needed and puts it where it is needed, to maximise strength and reduce weight. Deity’s two-tone bead blast and mirror polished anodized finishes creates a very good looking handlebar, especially when combined with some of the brighter colours on offer. Three colour options, means you will be able match the carpet and the curtains. A single rise option of 15mm might not suit everyone but is suitably low for a downhill bar. The 9 degree back-sweep and 5 degree up-sweep should suit most. £59.99 is very cheap for a bar that looks this good and does everything you could need from a handlebar. Despite their width, the Blacklabel bars come in at a very impressive 306g, making them not much heavier than most aluminium trail offerings.
Price: £59.99
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