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Sea Otter: ENVE shows new HDH downhill bar

2015 Sea Otter Classic

Width is 810mm, weight just 267 grams.

Width is 810mm, weight just 267 grams (click to enlarge).

High end composite component and wheel maker ENVE lifted the lid on a new downhill bar this week at the Sea Otter Classic. Dubbed the HDH, the new bars is designed to mix precision steering and ride-tuned damping. Here’s a rundown of key features and specs.

  • 46mm rise
  • 31.8 clamp diameter
  • Predefined cut lines
  • Full unidirectional carbon fiber construction
  • 810mm width
  • 46mm rise
  • 9 degree sweep
  • 5 degree tip
  • 31.8mm clam diameter
  • Claimed weight 267g
  • MSRP: $175
The entire line-up of bars got a refresh.

The entire line-up of bars got a refresh (click to enlarge).

ENVE also unveiled some refinements to its popular line of existing mountain bike bars, the SWP, RSR and DH. They too get redefined cut lines, utilize a 31.8mm clamp diameter, and benefit from full unidirectional carbon fiber construction. Widths run 760mm, 760mm and 800mm respectively. Rise is 0 degrees, 23 degrees and 23 degrees. All three have 9 degrees of sweep and a 5 degree tip. Claimed weights are 178g, 194g, and 234g respectively. The SWP and RSR sell for $160 each, while the DH is priced at $175.

You need a short stem for these bars.

You need a short stem for these bars (click to enlarge).

For more information visit enve.com.

This article is part of Mtbr’s coverage of the 2015 Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. For more from Sea Otter CLICK HERE.

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