The application of The Spine Concept™ to handlebar shape is the result of fi’zi:k’s research with riders of 3 UCI World Tour Teams that were riding fi’zi:k saddles. A correlation was found between the saddle shape each rider was using and the handlebar shape they were riding. Just as your choice of fi’zi:k Spine Concept™ saddle shape is guided by your degree of spinal flexibility and subsequent pelvic rotation, fi’zi:k offers this same concept to find your most comfortable handlebar shape. The Snake Handlebar If you are very spinally flexible (far less than 90 degrees between your straight legs and your back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders’ width apart), you are a Snake. You are better able to reach further and get down lower to use the full radius of more rounded, classic-style, deeper-drop handlebars. You will prefer the Snake Handlebar because it has a longer reach (85mm) and deeper, classic-style drop (140mm). The Chameleon Handlebar If you have an intermediate degree of spinal flexibility (approximately 90 degrees between your straight legs and your back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders’ width apart), you are a chameleon. You are better able to reach further, but perhaps you can’t get down quite as low on the handlebar drops as a Snake would be able to. You will prefer the Chameleon Handlebar because it has a longer reach (85mm) but a shallower, more ergonomic-style drop (135mm). The Bull Handlebar If you have a relatively low degree of spinal flexibility (more than 90 degrees between your straight legs and back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders’ width apart), you are a Bull. You will not be able to reach as far or bend as low as a Snake or a Chameleon would be able to. You will prefer the Bull Handlebar because it has a shorter reach (80mm) and a shallower, more ergonomic-style handlebar drop (130mm).
The application of The Spine Concept™ to handlebar shape is the result of fi’zi:k’s research with riders of 3 UCI World Tour Teams that were riding fi’zi:k saddles. A correlation was found between the saddle shape each rider was using and the handlebar shape they were riding. Just as your choice of fi’zi:k Spine Concept™ saddle shape is guided by your degree of spinal flexibility and subsequent pelvic rotation, fi’zi:k offers this same concept to find your most comfortable handlebar shape. The Snake Handlebar: If you are very spinally flexible (far less than 90 degrees between your straight legs and your back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders’ width apart), you are a Snake. You are better able to reach further and get down lower to use the full radius of more rounded, classic-style, deeper-drop handlebars. You will prefer the Snake Handlebar because it has a longer reach (85mm) and deeper, classic-style drop (140mm). The Chameleon Handlebar: If you have an intermediate degree of spinal flexibility (approximately 90 degrees between your straight legs and your back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders’ width apart), you are a chameleon. You are better able to reach further, but perhaps you can’t get down quite as low on the handlebar drops as a Snake would be able to. You will prefer the Chameleon Handlebar because it has a longer reach (85mm) but a shallower, more ergonomic-style drop (135mm). The Bull Handlebar: If you have a relatively low degree of spinal flexibility (more than 90 degrees between your straight legs and back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders’ width apart), you are a Bull. You will not be able to reach as far or bend as low as a Snake or a Chameleon would be able to. You will prefer the Bull Handlebar because it has a shorter reach (80mm) and a shallower, more ergonomic-style handlebar drop (130mm). Please Note: Your shoulder width should determine your handlebar width, choose from the following centre-centre
The application of The Spine Concept™ to handlebar shape is the result of fi’zi:k’s research with riders of 3 UCI World Tour Teams that were riding fi’zi:k saddles. A correlation was found between the saddle shape each rider was using and the handlebar shape they were riding. Just as your choice of fi’zi:k Spine Concept™ saddle shape is guided by your degree of spinal flexibility and subsequent pelvic rotation, fi’zi:k offers this same concept to find your most comfortable handlebar shape. The Snake Handlebar: If you are very spinally flexible (far less than 90 degrees between your straight legs and your back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders’ width apart), you are a Snake. You are better able to reach further and get down lower to use the full radius of more rounded, classic-style, deeper-drop handlebars. You will prefer the Snake Handlebar because it has a longer reach and deeper, classic-style drop. The Chameleon Handlebar: If you have an intermediate degree of spinal flexibility (approximately 90 degrees between your straight legs and your back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders’ width apart), you are a chameleon. You are better able to reach further, but perhaps you can’t get down quite as low on the handlebar drops as a Snake would be able to. You will prefer the Chameleon Handlebar because it has a longer reach but a shallower, more ergonomic-style drop. The Bull Handlebar: If you have a relatively low degree of spinal flexibility (more than 90 degrees between your straight legs and back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders’ width apart), you are a Bull. You will not be able to reach as far or bend as low as a Snake or a Chameleon would be able to. You will prefer the Bull Handlebar because it has a shorter reach and a shallower, more ergonomic-style handlebar drop. Spine Concept guidelines to help you choose your most comfortable road handlebar shape. Available in three different drops and reach: Bull 38,40mm width: 75mm Reach, 125mm Drop; 42,44,46mm width: 80mm Reach, 130mm Drop Chameleon 38,40 80mm Reach, 130mm Drop; 42,44,46 85mm Reach, 135mm Drop Snake 38 75 Reach, 125 Drop; 40 80mm Drop 130mm Reach; 42,44,46 85mm Drop 140mm Drop
These end plugs feature stainless steel bolts for extra durability.
Prepare to ride any terrain with this handlebar stabiliser.
It’s constructed from lightweight, durable machined aluminium and features a hardened stainless-steel reamer. The kit is easily accessible for quick tyre repairs and comes with five high-quality tubeless plugs that can also be stored inside its body. It also doubles as a bar end plug and comes with three O-ring sizes that secure it inside most handlebar openings.
The Spank SPIKE 35 Vibrocore model has been specially designed with adrenaline junkies and trail-blazers in mind for the ultimate off-road riding experience. Boasting a strong Zirconium doped 7-series alloy construction with a shot-peened and anodised finish, this stunning bar looks as amazing as it performs. Thanks to its stiffer and stronger material, this state-of-the-art riser bar can handle all the knocks and bumps of weaving between the trees. To top it off, it comes fully equipped with the revolutionary Vibrocore injected proprietary foam which dampens the impact of trail vibrations in your hands and arms for a more comfortable and stable ride. By reducing arm fatigue and hand numbness, you can spend more time finding the perfect trail and making the perfect landing. Downhill (DH) and Freeride (FR) ready, the ultra-wide, 820mm Spank SPIKE 35 Vibrocore bar has a big and burly 35mm bar clamp with increased strength and stiffness compared to conventional 35mm alloy bars. It’s also injected with Spank’s proprietary foam called Vibrocore™, which provides outstanding shock and vibration damping. It's weight-optimised and can be cut down to 740mm to suit your preference.
The Spank OOZY 780 Vibrocore mountain bike (MTB) bar decreases harmful vibrations so you can get the most out of tackling your favourite trails and terrains. This adjustable and innovative bar is aggressive, rough and ready to conquer everything in its path. Boasting dynamic geometry that's specifically suited for rough-terrain riding, it measures an impressive 780mm across which can be adjusted down to 740mm for a more custom feel. Thanks to Spank's Vibrocore foam that's been injected into the riser bar, you'll notice a reduction in vibrations and tremors which normally resonate through your hands and arms for a more comfortable ride. To top it off, the state-of-the-art Spank OOZY Trail 780 Vibrocore handlebar has a sleek anodised finish, so it looks as amazing as it performs.
The Spank SPIKE 800 Vibrocore bar is the ultimate choice for taking your riding up a notch. It's injected with Spank's special Vibrocore foam which decreases harmful vibrations in your hands and arms so you can increase your enjoyment when tackling harsher terrains for a more comfortable riding experience. Push your riding to the max with a stunning 800mm wide mountain bike (MTB) bar that looks as amazing as it performs and is easy to steer and manoeuvre through the trees.
The Spank SPIKE 800 Race bar has been developed along with some of the World’s top downhill (DH) and Enduro pros and utilised a unique construction of Super-6™ aluminium, Spank’s patented CNC bending, and its Dual-Extreme-Gradual Taper (XGT) technology. Performance Optimised Race Bar The result of this collaboration and advanced construction has meant that the Spank SPIKE 800 Race handlebar is stronger, safer and performance optimised. The Spank Spike 800 Race has an ideal geometry for control and a low weight, making it perfect for aggressive All Mountain (AM), Enduro or Downhill (DH) Racing. Dual XGT (Extreme Gradual Taper) Technology This is a proprietary tube drawing process that tapers the bars from the thickest area at the bar clamping zone, slowly and gradually through the bend zones, to the thinnest areas at the control zones and back to thicker reinforced bar end zones, or “Impact Ends”. Spank has utilized FEA (Finite Element Analysis), laboratory, and rigorous real-world testing to optimise the spread of material to where it is needed to withstand the specific forces at work in each zone while offering better protection against crashes than ever before. The extreme precision enabled by Dual XGT drawing processes also eliminates the need for heavy hand grinding, which can result in imperfections and inconsistency in wall thickness. Impact Ends The Impact Ends reduce the chance of collapse in areas where the wall is thinner and in heavy impacts. These can also be used to support bar ends in the relevant disciplines CNC Bending The precision of 3D CNC Bending in a single fixture allows Spank to optimise their designs further and eliminate the heavy grinding process, making their bars lighter, stronger, and safer! Spank has also taken extra work hardening steps to ensure the stem clamping area of the bar is uniformly cylindrical and true, and as tough as possible Super-6 Aluminium This is a specially blended, highly magnesium-silicon enriched, work-hardened alloy. Super-6 offers the perfect mix of hardness, yield, fatigue life, and a superior ultimate tensile strength to standard 6 series alloys. It is ideal for the creation of thin-walled, super-stiff handlebars. Through the recent adoption of Super-6 materials, Spank’s Spike, Subrosa, and Oozy handlebars are now stronger and show greater resistance to deformation than ever before.
Ready for fast and rowdy trails, this superb model features a tough alloy construction with 12 degrees of flare. This means you can enjoy superb balance and easy manoeuvrability as you explore the mountain. Spank has also given this version a Vibrocore foam core which reduces the transmission of harmful vibrations, so you can ride without worrying about suffering from hand or wrist fatigue.
This riser bar features a tough alloy construction, which makes it more than ready to handle all the abuse from the most aggressive off-road rides. Spank has also put this sleek version through a shot-peening and anodising process to give it another layer of durability and corrosion resistance. This makes it suitable for riding in all-weather conditions.