Alloy Drop Bars, 31.8mm

No, our carbon bars are the first product designed by us, but manufactured in Taiwan.

Our alloy bars are black and our carbon bars are the natural UD carbon fiber with matte finish. All graphics are under the clear?

If you're running our alloy bars you're fine as long as they're not bent. If they're our carbon bars you should stop using any carbon fiber handlebar that is scratched or gouged from crash impact. If you crash a lot, don't buy carbon!

It's simple really. Our required tolerances and supervision of manufacturing are superior to what is available to you from other brands. This will translate to better fit and fewer issues with slipping.

Yes. If you have carbon components and do your own work, you must use a torque wrench and follow all torque specifications. Use carbon paste to ensure zero slippage (it's a real word).

Yes. Just keep all accessory clamps inside the area marked on the bar as safe for clamping. There is 90mm total safe clamp area available.

Yes. Thomson carbon fiber road, cyclocross and gravel bars should be assembled with friction paste on the stem and bar. A small package of friction paste is included with your bar. When you run out you can purchase more at your local bike shop.

The width, drop and reach measurements are taken from center to center.