Spank industries developed this bar along with some of the world’s top DH and Enduro pros and utilised a unique construction of Super-6™ aluminium, Spank’s patented CNC bending, and their Dual-Extreme-Gradual Taper (XGT) technology. Performance Optimised Race Bar The result of this collaboration and advanced construction has resulted in a handlebar that 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!
The denser a material, the higher its ability to transmit energy waves. Alloys have a very high density, and in turn, transmit vibrational energy very effectively. Vibrocore is a complex, low-density material which fills the core of the Spank SPIKE 800 Race Vibrocore handlebar, reducing the frequency, amplitude, and duration of energy waves. Not only does the low density of the Vibrocore foam impede the transfer of energy, but as energy waves cross material boundaries from high density to low density, they are refracted and reflected (basically bounced in different directions), reducing their ability to build on one another or sustain vibrational frequencies. Testing of the Spank SPIKE 800 Race Vibrocore bar with World Cup downhill (DH) racers like Mick and Tracey Hannah has shown that by reducing the "white noise" vibration from riding, Vibrocore handlebars enhance tactile sensitivity between rider, bike and terrain while reducing fatigue. When races are won or lost by milliseconds, this can make all the difference.
Steering you between the trees and across the mountain, this riser bar is equipped with a tough alloy construction for enduring the intensity of all-day epics. Spank has also gone the extra distance by putting this trail-ready riser bar through a shot-peening and anodising process. This gives it an extra layer of durability as well as protection against corrosion on the wettest of rides. Perfect for riding in all weather conditions, this riser bar gives you precise steering on the most demanding of mountain bike trails.
Filled with an innovative Vibrocore foam, this Spank Flare 25 bar limits harmful vibrations while improving strength and longevity from the inside out. Built from a special Zirconium-Doped 7-Series alloy, it is designed with a round profile upper section which facilitates a wide range of rider/hand positions, while the 25-degree flare in the drops gives you plenty of room and support when riding low. Additional Bar Width Information: Width Between Bar Ends: 420mm: 562mm; 440mm: 582mm; 460mm: 602mm; 480mm: 622mm; 500mm: 642mm; 520mm: 662mm
The Spank SPOON handlebar has been specially designed with the thrill-seekers and mountain bike (MTB) enthusiasts in mind for an extremely versatile handlebar, whether you're riding in the park or on the trail. It's more than capable of handling all the sudden impacts and bumps that come with shredding the MTB trails. To top it off, this state-of-the-art bar boasts a shot-penning and anodised finish which reduces fatigue and provides long-lasting comfort on every ride.
This Spank SPOON 800 MTB riser bar features a tough alloy construction, which makes it more than capable of handling all the sudden impacts and bumps that come with shredding the mountain bike trails. Spank has also put this trail-ready handlebar through a shot-peening and anodising process. This gives it an extra layer of durability and corrosion resistance, so you can benefit from its incredible strength in all-weather conditions. Plus, its huge amount of rise makes it ideal for downhill (DH) riding where you need to position yourself over the back wheel for extreme descents and drops.
The limited-edition Spank Vibrocore 800 bar boasts a downhill (DH) Race tuned award-winning alloy design that's injected with proprietary foam called Vibrocore. This material provides exceptional vibration damping to reduce arm pump and hand-numbness for a more comfortable ride. This state-of-the-art bar offers increased strength and stiffness compared to conventional alloy bars, so you can stay at the top of your game. Adjustable Mountain Bike Bar To top it off, the adjustable design of the Spank SPIKE 800 vibrocore handlebar means you can customise its length by cutting it down from 800mm down to 740mm to suit your riding preference. This is the ideal step-up for taking your bike's performance up a notch and its shot-peening and anodised finish reduces fatigue and stress so that you can push yourself to the max.
Ready for the most demanding of terrains, this MTB riser bar features a carbon construction that makes it more than cable of enduring all the challenges that are associated with gravity riding. Using Plastic Foam Lamination (PFL) manufacturing processes, this trail-ready model utilises tiny particles and steam pressure in the lamination process to expand and shape the structure of the bars. The process uses less excess resin and fewer ply's, resulting in a 15% lighter bar. ProTaper has also equipped this model with an 810mm width as well as cut marks for riders who want to cut it to suit their riding style. Coming complete with a Textured Grit Grip finish in its clamping areas, this riser bar eliminates the over-tightening of components. Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 301-36182-C301 Black/Silver 31.8 x 810mm 1 1/2" 301-36182-C302 Black/Silver 31.8 x 810mm 1"
This mountain bike (MTB) riser handlebar is kitted out with a carbon construction, which offers a fantastic balance of stiffness and strength as well as an impressively low weight. ProTaper has also put this model through its Plastic Foam Lamination (PFL) manufacturing process, which uses tiny particles and steam pressure in the lamination process to expand and shape the structure of the bars. As a result, it uses less excess resin and fewer plys, resulting in a 15% lighter bar. Carbon MTB Riser Bar with Comfortable Geometry Engineered for wherever the trail leads you, this model is equipped with four degrees upsweep and eight degrees backsweep for comfortable and precise steering in demanding terrain conditions. Weighing in at only 190g, this is a great choice of upgrade for strong steering performance without any weight penalty. Technologies: - ProTaper Carbon bars feature PFL (Plastic Foam Lamination) manufacturing. PFL utilises tiny particles and steam pressure in the lamination process to expand and shape the structure of the bars. The process uses less excess resin and fewer plys, resulting in a 15% lighter bar. - Cut marks provide a range of width options. - Textured Grit Grip finish in clamp areas eliminates over-tightening of components. Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 301-36182-C102 Black/Black Stealth 31.8mm 810mm 25.4mm Rise 301-36183-C101 Black/Black Stealth 35mm 810mm 25.4mm Rise 301-36182-C101 Black/Black Stealth 31.8mm 810mm 12.7mm Rise
Designed with a 740mm width and the ideal amount of backsweep and upsweep, the Renthal Carbon Fatbar gives plenty of manoeuvrability for weaving your way from trail to trail. Constructed from light, yet very strong unidirectional (UD) carbon fibre, it comes with cut marks to let you adjust it to your optimal size. Ready for any attack on the mountain, whether it's fast cross country (XC) routes or tough all mountain (AM) trails, this brilliant mountain bike (MTB) bar will help you to dominate every adventure.
Designed with a 760mm width and the ideal amount of backsweep and upsweep, the Renthal Fatbar Lite carbon handlebar gives plenty of manoeuvrability for weaving your way from trail to trail. Constructed from light, yet very strong unidirectional (UD) carbon fibre, it comes equipped with a 35mm clamp diameter and cut marks to let you adjust it to your optimal size. Ready for any attack on the mountain, whether it's fast cross country (XC) routes or tough all mountain (AM) trails, this brilliant mountain bike (MTB) bar will help you to dominate every adventure.
Offering the same ride quality that Renthal bars are renowned for, the Renthal Fatbar carbon has gone through extensive research and design (R&D). This has produced a bar with the perfect mix of stiffness, durability, strength and shock absorbing ability. Plus, at 800mm wide and weighing only 225 grams, it's ideal for everything from downhill to enduro to trail riding.