Specialized Expert Alloy Shallow Bend

SPECIALIZED Expert Alloy Shallow Bend HandlebarElevate your road cycling experience with the SPECIALIZED Expert Alloy Shallow Bend Handlebar, a masterpiece of ergonomic design and high-strength construction. Engineered for the discerning rider who demands premium performance without the premium price, this handlebar brings the acclaimed comfort and control of the S-Works line to a wider audience. With the same ergonomic benefits as the S-Works version, the Expert Shallow delivers a strong and affordable bar with no compromise. It stands as the ultimate upgrade for any road bike, offering a tangible improvement in feel, handling, and long-distance comfort.Crafted from a high-performance Aluminum alloy, this Non-integrated handlebar provides a stiff, responsive platform for powerful sprints and challenging climbs, ensuring every watt of your effort is transferred directly to the road. The design focuses intently on rider comfort. Its signature ergonomic top perch is meticulously shaped to alleviate pressure on the hands, dramatically reducing fatigue and numbness on extended rides. This allows for a more relaxed grip on the tops, promoting better blood flow and enabling you to stay comfortable for hours in the saddle. The transitions from the tops to the hoods are seamless, creating a smooth and natural-feeling platform for your hands that encourages multiple positions.The shallow bend drop design is a critical feature for modern road cycling, providing quick and easy access to the drops for enhanced control and aerodynamics without forcing you into an overly aggressive or uncomfortable posture. This makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of riders, from competitive racers to endurance and gran fondo enthusiasts. Furthermore, this handlebar is UCI legal and fully compatible with Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo controls, ensuring seamless integration with your existing groupset. For a clean and professional cockpit, the front of the bar is optimized for dual-cable routing, keeping your cables tidy and out of the way. Experience a new level of connection and control with your bike.Attributes:* Material: Aluminum* Integration: Non-integrated* Discipline: Road CyclingTechnical Specifications:* Construction: 2014 premium butted aluminum, high-strength design.* Ergonomics: Ergonomic top perch alleviates pressure on hands, features smooth transitions for superior fit and comfort.* Compliance: UCI legal, compatible with Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo controls.* Cable Management: Front of bar optimized for dual-cable routing.* Clamp Diameter: Oversized 31.8mm* Shallow Bend Drop: 125mm drop* Shallow Bend Reach: 75mm reach