{"product_id":"sqlab-311-fl-x-carbon-bar","title":"SQLab 311 FL-X Carbon Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eSQlab's 311 FL-X Carbon is a carbon handlebar intended for use on Marathon, Cross Country and Trailbikes with a sporty riding position that are either a hardtail or less than 130mm dual-suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FL-X technology is said to reduce vibration transmitted to the rider by 15% to 30% over conventional carbon handlebars and has been tested up to 50m\/s2 (approximately 5G) showing that the FL-X technology reduces the loads on the hand-arm system by 18 % to 20 % compared to other carbon handlebars. These accelerations\/impacts, frequently occur during mountain biking with root sections or braking bumps and \"Arm Pump\" is a very mountain bike specific problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon between the 'low' models is the 15mm rise, 4° upsweep and 740mm width, and the 311 FL-X Carbon 'low' is available in a 12° backsweep for more upright positions such as all-mountain and enduro bikes, or in the 16° backsweep for more 'stretched-out' riding positions such as XC bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 'med' models feature a more moderate 30mm rise, 4° upsweep and 740mm width and the same 12° and 16° backsweep options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just under 200g, the 311 FL-X Carbon handlebar is one of the lightest and most stable on the market and was apparently one of only 2 handlebars not broken in a handlebar break test conducted by Bike Magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pictured stem is not included in the purchase of the Handlebars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's this item for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riders with an athletic riding position who are looking for a handlebar to reduce the transmission of vibration and impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e The311 FL-X Carbon is made from custom layered carbon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e These handlebars are 740mm wide but you can custom cut them all the way down to 700mm to suit your needs thanks to the cut marks on each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacksweep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in a 16° backsweep or a 12° backsweep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpsweep:\u003c\/strong\u003e These bars feature a 4° upsweep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRise:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm Rise and 30mm ride options are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centre clamp centre and angle guides as well as cut marks on each side in 5mm increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClamping diameter\/bore:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are 31.8mm stem clamping diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 199g at full width\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SQLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41194804445229,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7052\/5229\/products\/SQLab_311_FL_X_Carbon_Bar_Black_16_Degree_Backsweep_31.8mm_30mm_Rise_01_bac287c4-5186-42b1-95d2-77cf6cc3d54e.jpg?v=1668045372","url":"https:\/\/www.mtbdirect.com.au\/products\/sqlab-311-fl-x-carbon-bar","provider":"MTB Direct Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}