{"product_id":"easton-ea70-ax-drop-handlebar-aluminum-31-8mm-black","title":"Easton EA70 AX Aluminum 31.8mm Black Drop Handlebar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Easton EA70 AX is an \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum flared drop bar\u003c\/strong\u003e for gravel and mixed-surface riding. It uses a \u003cstrong\u003e16° flare\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the drops are 68mm wider than the hoods, with an 80mm reach and 120mm compact drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidths run \u003cstrong\u003e400mm to 460mm, measured center-to-center\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the 420mm bar weighs 290g. Easton's Maximum Contact Drop (MCD) shaping adds wrist clearance when sprinting and more palm contact to reduce point-loading in the drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravel and all-road riders who want a wider, more stable drop position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want an aluminum bar at a lower price than carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for clip-on aerobars, internal routing or narrow road setups.\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 \u003cstrong\u003e31.8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a 31.8mm accessory mount area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measured center-to-center; the drops are 68mm wider than the hoods. 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