Category: Handlebars

  • Muc-Off Launches Disco Bar End Plugs

    Muc-Off, the global leader in bicycle and motorcycle care and performance, is stoked to announce the launch of their Disco Bar End Plugs. Muc-Off’s new Disco Bar End Plugs have been designed to add bling to the bars and complement other recent launches from the British brand’s growing range of hardware and componentry. Step up…

  • New ProTaper Carbon & Aluminum Handlebars

    ProTaper: Past, Present, Future New products from the iconic brand celebrate the glorious past with products designed for the future. The ProTaper brand, through the years, has become the go-to cockpit solution for those athletes that want something better out of their time in the saddle. Respect for the brand has been honed over the…

  • Hand and Wrist Relief with the SQlab 411 Innerbarend, 311 FL-X Handlebars, and Revolution Suspension Grips

    Long-term mountain bike riding, especially on rugged terrain, can cause trauma, injuries, and abuse to the hands and wrists. I have suffered swelling, numbness, and pain, especially with my right hand, exasperated by thumb arthritis. I have been using the innovative SQlab 311 FL-X handlebars, the functional SQlab 411 Innerbarends, and Revolution Suspension Grips on…

  • Just In – SQlab 311 FL-X Carbon Handlebar

    The 311 FL-X carbon handlebars offer excellent ergonomics and a comfortable and natural hand orientation, with a useful combination of backsweep and upsweep and soothing damping flex. The SQlab 311 FL-X (i.e., Flex) carbon fiber handlebars are designed for mountain biking and have a 4º upsweep, a 15mm or 30mm rise, a 16º or 12º…

  • e*thirteen Introduces New 35mm Stems and Handlebars

    Completing their inventory of wheels, tires, hubs, and drivetrain components, e*thirteen now offers 35mm handlebars and stems for the trail, enduro, and downhill riders. The handlebars will come in two aluminum and one carbon versions, while the stems will come two aluminum models. For further information, refer to bythehive.com. Handlebars Their new handlebar lineup is engineered…

  • Hand Relief – SQlab 411 Innerbarends and 311 Handlebars, and Revolution Suspension Grips

    As I get older and keep mountain bike riding on rugged gnarly terrain, I have been having some severe issues with my hands. I have suffered swelling, numbness, and pain, especially with my right hand, which is exasperated by thumb arthritis. Over the past couple of years, I have been using SQlab 311 handlebars, SQlab…

  • Ibis Introduces Adjustable Width Carbon Handlebar

    When it comes to handlebar width, “one size fits all” doesn’t work. Not only is bar width determined by the size of the rider, it also depends on personal preference and where you ride. But many people are reluctant to cut down their expensive bars because it’s a one-way change. As a result, Ibis has seen…

  • SQlab 411 Innerbarends and 311 Handlebars Long-Term Review

    The Innerbarends are highly functional, and the hand and arm relief and hand position alternatives they provide are greatly appreciated. The 311 handlebars provide excellent ergonomics and a comfortable and natural hand orientation, along with a functional combination of back, forward and up sweep, and a soothing blend of rigidity and damping. SQlab produces ergonomic bike…

  • Just In – SQlab 30X Handlebars

    The 30X handlebars offer excellent ergonomics and a comfortable and natural hand orientation, along with a useful combination of backsweep and up sweep, and a soothing blend of rigidity and damping. SQlab has released their trick new 30X Handlebars for mountain biking which were first seen at the Sea Otter show earlier this year. They come…

  • Sea Otter 2017 – SQlab 30X Handlebars and 411 Innerbarends

    SQlab has the new 30X Carbon Handlebars with two large back sweep versions and three rise heights options, and the great 411 Innerbarends now come in Black and Yellow. 30X Bars SQlab was displaying their trick new 30X carbon fiber riser handlebars for mountain biking at the show. The bars have a 4º upsweep, a 15mm…

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2016 – Components

    My best of 2016 bike components include the extended range Wolf Tooth 49T cog, the silky smooth FOX Transfer dropper post with speed modulation, the highly functional ergonomic Sqlab Innerbarends, and finally the innovative TIMBER bicycle bell. Wolf Tooth Components GC 49T Cog and WolfCage Kit for Shimano 11-speed The Wolf Tooth GC49 cassette extender…

  • 2016 Gift Ideas for Cyclists – Components

    SQlab 311 Handlebars and 411 Innerbarends The new Innerbarends are wicked cool and highly functional, and the hand and arm relief they provide is greatly appreciated. The 311 handlebars provide excellent ergonomics and a comfortable and natural hand orientation, along with a useful combination of back, forward and up sweep, and a soothing blend of…

  • Review – SQlab 311 Handlebars, 411 Innerbarends and 711 SY Grips

    The new Innerbarends are wicked cool and highly functional, and the hand and arm relief they provide are greatly appreciated. The 711 SY Grips offer good ergonomics due to their boxy shape and wavy contours and three density rubber, and the wings provide superb Ulnar nerve comfort. The 311 handlebars provide excellent ergonomics and a comfortable…

  • SKS USA To Distribute SQlab Ergonomic Products

    SKS USA announced today that they’d be the US distributor for SQlab products, which include ergonomic saddles, grips, and handlebars. SKS is a German company that is best known for their excellent bike fenders and mudguards in the US, but their product suite also includes pumps, saddle bags, multitools, and chainguards and water bottle cages. I have…