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Traverse SL 35mm Handlebars

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DH tough and XC light, the Traverse SL 35 is our handlebar premiere, and capitalizes on our decades of carbon fiber experience to deliver precise control and exceptional comfort, along with class leading strength to weight performance.

Handlebars have grown wider in recent years, and this has presented some interesting challenges. Because bars are wider, leverage stress exerted at the stem has risen dramatically. The Traverse SL features a 35mm diameter at the stem clamp; this increases strength in this crucial zone, while also dissipating the bar clamp load across a larger surface area. More secure clamping, and a stronger handlebar - these are good things. Meanwhile, our extensive experience with carbon fiber allows us to ensure maximum strength at the clamp and then tailor the carbon fiber layup to providing damping at the bar-ends, resulting in a more comfortable, less fatiguing ride. The Traverse SL 35 is strong enough to attack the gnarliest terrain, durable and comfortable enough to hammer the chunder day in, day out, and light enough to make XC racers smile.

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  • 4.6
  • 12 Reviews

On the expensive side, but

On the expensive side, but high quality and lightweight. Love the bend of these bars and the stealthy looks

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Mike G.

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Bars look great and feel

Bars look great and feel really good. Haven’t had any issues with them. Order came pretty quickly and were on my bike in no time.

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Ever R.

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Great service

Love working with Specialized.

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David O.

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Great upgrade

I love the dampening this offers on rockier terrain and makes my ride feel like butter

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Jarrid S.

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Broke on me

Came stock on my S-Works Kenevo SL. Cracked on me in the first season of riding. I always ensure that my cockpit is torqued properly and did not crash once. They were great while they lasted, but not sure I'd replace like for like given the failure.

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Ben R.

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Light and strong, I purchased

Light and strong, I purchased these because of the sale. The matte finish is nice and the product is obviously quality. I will say that these feel stiffer than the carbon bars I took off my bike; they seem to attenuate less vibration, so I find my hands a bit more fatigued after a long, rough DH.


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Andrew T.

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These bars are top notch.

These bars are top notch.

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Ed P.

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Look great and feel great.

Look great and feel great. Noticed a difference immediately in fast cornering and flex in braking bumps, worth the upgrade for my Kenevo SL Expert.

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Guest G.

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Super light, well built and

Super light, well built and fair priced

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Jimmy Y.

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Love the bars

Love the bars

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Robert H.

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