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Syntace Stratos CX carbon aero bars

Published: May. 13, 2008
The Syntace Stratos CX bar
The Syntace Stratos CX bar

Retail: CX bars: $245;
C3 Extensions: $199.
Weight: CX: 165 grams;
C3: size S, 348g; size M, 366g; size L, 378g.
Web site: www.syntaceusa.com

Syntace's new Stratos CX base bars feature an aero cross section that is 15mm tall and 54mm deep.

The carbon bars have a 31.8mm titanium mesh center section to strengthen the stem clamping area. The uni-directional carbon fiber allows up to 8mm of flex for comfort.

The Syntace Stratos CX bar and C3 extensions.
The Syntace Stratos CX bar and C3 extensions.

The internal cable routing is designed to integrated smoothly with bar end brake levers such as the TRP levers.

The Syntace C3 aero extensions have what the company calls a Double Helix Grip Bend, designed to support the heel of the hand and produce a position that is comfortable and powerful through the upper arms.


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