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Shimano Pro Stealth EVO Bar/Stem
Sure, other companies have done stem/bar combos in the past. It always looked like a great idea on paper, but once it was actually bolted to a bike, it never really made a whole lot of sense. Weight was about the same as a standard setup, but they were way to flexy to be considered viable, at least in a race situation. PRO has succeeded where others have failed, however, with the Stealth EVO Handlebar/Stem Combo.
The secret to its success? Innovation. PRO starts with high-modulous unidirectional carbon fiber bars. PRO then mates them to a 700-series aluminum stem by actually wrapping the stem at the joint. The result is a bar/stem combo that's as stiff as a straight Everclear cocktail, no ice, and roughly the same weight as (or perhaps slightly less than) a pro-quality conventional handlebar/stem setup.
The handlebar shape is the same as PRO's Vibe Handlebar, which combines the best of a classic round bend with the easy positioning of a modern short shallow design. If you look closely at the tops of the bars, you'll notice that there's no reduction in diameter from the 31.8mm clamping zone until the bars start to sweep forward. The larger diameter tops provide a secure and comfortable place to hold onto as well as increased rigidity.
Another thing you might not notice on initial inspection is how the radius at the top of the bar is curved so it minimizes your chances of hitting your forearms on the tops when sprinting in the drops. And it takes an even keener eye to see that the top part of the rake is designed in conjunction with Shimano STI levers so there is a seamless transition between the bars and the hoods. Other brand levers will work, too. And only the most attentive will notice the hidden dual-cable routing integrated under the bars.
The PRO Stealth EVO Handlebar/Stem Combo comes in three widths -- 40, 42, and 44cm measured center-to-center. They're carbon fiber with a glossy white or black finish and have a modern round bend, with what we'd call a relatively short drop and reach. The drop is 131mm and the reach is 78.5mm. Stem lengths range from 100mm to 130mmm in 10mm increments.
Price: $259.99 (62% Off!)
Regularly: $699.95
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Sure, other companies have done stem/bar combos in the past. It always looked like a great idea on paper, but once it was actually bolted to a bike, it never really made a whole lot of sense. Weight was about the same as a standard setup, but they were way to flexy to be considered viable, at least in a race situation. PRO has succeeded where others have failed, however, with the Stealth EVO Handlebar/Stem Combo.
The secret to its success? Innovation. PRO starts with high-modulous unidirectional carbon fiber bars. PRO then mates them to a 700-series aluminum stem by actually wrapping the stem at the joint. The result is a bar/stem combo that's as stiff as a straight Everclear cocktail, no ice, and roughly the same weight as (or perhaps slightly less than) a pro-quality conventional handlebar/stem setup.
The handlebar shape is the same as PRO's Vibe Handlebar, which combines the best of a classic round bend with the easy positioning of a modern short shallow design. If you look closely at the tops of the bars, you'll notice that there's no reduction in diameter from the 31.8mm clamping zone until the bars start to sweep forward. The larger diameter tops provide a secure and comfortable place to hold onto as well as increased rigidity.
Another thing you might not notice on initial inspection is how the radius at the top of the bar is curved so it minimizes your chances of hitting your forearms on the tops when sprinting in the drops. And it takes an even keener eye to see that the top part of the rake is designed in conjunction with Shimano STI levers so there is a seamless transition between the bars and the hoods. Other brand levers will work, too. And only the most attentive will notice the hidden dual-cable routing integrated under the bars.
The PRO Stealth EVO Handlebar/Stem Combo comes in three widths -- 40, 42, and 44cm measured center-to-center. They're carbon fiber with a glossy white or black finish and have a modern round bend, with what we'd call a relatively short drop and reach. The drop is 131mm and the reach is 78.5mm. Stem lengths range from 100mm to 130mmm in 10mm increments.
Price: $259.99 (62% Off!)
Regularly: $699.95
Buy Now
