Renthal Fat Bar Lite goes carbon.

We know that there have been prototypes out there in the field since the summer, but Renthal seems finally ready to launch the product onto the mountain bike world. We’ll be getting a couple in to try and compare with the rest of the new, wider world of the carbon handlebar. We’re glad to see that the four-different-rises option of the (continuing) Renthal Fat Bar Lite carries through to the carbon version. More about those when we see them, but first, here’s the press release:

The Fatbar Lite Carbon is designed for Trail, Enduro and XC riders and racers. This all-new handlebar is a clear market leader in terms of weight, strength, stiffness and most importantly, ‘ride-feel’. An extensive R&D process ensures the Fatbar Lite Carbon feels like a Renthal handlebar, whilst retaining the strength and durability of a Renthal handlebar. We have achieved all of this, but at a super-low, market leading weight of just 180g, with a trail spec 740mm width.

Continuing the Renthal philosophy that rider choice is vital, we offer the bar in 10, 20, 30 and 40mm rise options, allowing you to dial in your position to your bike type, riding style and personal preference.

The Fatbar® Lite Carbon is the ultimate light-weight, trail-proof handlebar.

Product details;
– UD Carbon construction

– Ride tuned for the ultimate combination of stiffness and shock absorption

– 740mm width

– 7deg backsweep / 5 deg upsweep

– 10, 20, 30, 40mm rise options

– Passes EN BMX drop test standard

– Weight just 180g (all rise options). This is market leading weight, at 740mm width.

Distributor details available here – http://cycling.renthal.com/shop/support/cycle-distributors

MSRP – £129.99 / $159.99 / €149.99