{"product_id":"bar-bontrager-kovee-pro-35mm-720mm-x-5mm-carbon","title":"Bontrager Kovee Pro OCLV Carbon 35mm 720mm 5mm Rise MTB Handlebar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bontrager Kovee Pro is an \u003cstrong\u003eOCLV Carbon 35mm-clamp mountain bike handlebar\u003c\/strong\u003e aimed at XC racing and trail riding. This version is \u003cstrong\u003e720mm wide with 5mm of rise\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBontrager uses the 35mm diameter to make the bar and stem system lighter and stronger \u003cstrong\u003ewithout adding stiffness\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the bar keeps some compliance for comfort on long rides. Geometry is 9° backsweep and 4° upsweep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXC racers and trail riders upgrading from an alloy bar on a 35mm stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want lower weight with a compliant feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for 31.8mm stems or riders who want a wide, high-rise bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth and trim:\u003c\/strong\u003e 720mm with 40mm of cut marks per side. Carbon must be cut with a proper guide and blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRise and sweep:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm rise, 9° backsweep, 4° upsweep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOCLV Carbon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bontrager's carbon process is used here for low weight and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35mm without extra stiffness.\u003c\/strong\u003e The larger clamp adds strength while the layup keeps ride feel compliant, which helps reduce hand fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXC and trail geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e 9° backsweep and 4° upsweep match the Kovee Elite, so moving up to carbon does not change hand position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup marks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shifter and brake lever position lines and 40mm of cut marks per side simplify setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon weight savings with a compliant feel and clear setup marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costs more than an alloy bar; 720mm is narrow for aggressive trail riding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same 9°\/4° geometry as the alloy Kovee Elite in OCLV Carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio we see the Kovee Pro as a straightforward carbon upgrade for 35mm XC cockpits. We can torque, trim and set it up correctly in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bontrager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kovee Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamp diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 720mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRise:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacksweep:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpsweep:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e OCLV Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 525257\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bontrager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53558280290611,"sku":"525257","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/59d58495cac7740f705dc23a088b28ae97c4bba7.jpg?v=1782508998","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/bar-bontrager-kovee-pro-35mm-720mm-x-5mm-carbon","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}