Building on the success of its standard GE1 model, the brand rotated the grip area of the GE1 Evo by 8% towards the steering axle. This design ensures the rider’s elbows get raised outwardly for increased steering control. Advanced Inner Construction Ergon really has obsessed over every detail with these grips. In addition to the advanced compound and shape, there’s a patent-pending inner construction. This features a forged inner clamp and the inner core is connected to an integrated grip end. The reason they adopted this design of the Ergon GE1 Evo factory grips was to increase the surface area for the hand right to the grip’s end, thus preventing pressure on the hand's outer nerves. This design also helps to dampen vibrations of sudden shocks and trail feedback.
These products meet the comfort and control needs of the most aggressive riders with Enduro and Gravity riding in mind. Boasting a Gravity Control rubber compound, the Ergon MTB grips feature a slip-proof surface and textured zones which are orientated against the rotation of your hand on the bar, for a firm and comfortable hold and position. To top it off, these Ergon GA3 Handlebar Grips come fully equipped with a forged inner clamp and integrated grip end attached to its inner core for superb shock absorption and damping.
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.
This MTB riser bar features a hard-wearing alloy construction, which makes it perfect at withstanding all the abuse that's associated with all-day epics in the mountains. Spank has also equipped this trail-ready handlebar with a shot-peened and anodised finish, which means that you'll benefit from its extra layer of durability and corrosion resistance. This makes it an ideal choice of upgrade for riders who don't let the elements to stand in their way. - Freeride inspired all mountain suitable geometry makes the bar extremely versatile - Rock solid in the park or on the trail - Cost effective upgrade to your cockpit without sacrificing quality - Shot-peening and anodizing enhances fatigue life even further
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.