The SES AR Handlebar reveals Enve's vision for the future of road handlebar shaping and design.
Purpose-built for the modern road rider, the SES AR handlebar features compound flared drops for confident handling, aerodynamic shaping with internal/external routing options for clean airflow and aesthetics, and a carbon laminate that has been tuned for responsive handling without sacrificing comfort.
Road riding has evolved over the last decade. Thanks to disc brakes, wide rims, and high-volume tires, road riders are able to venture from the main road to the backroad in complete confidence. While brake and wheel technology has driven frame and tire manufacturers to rethink road frame design, Enve took a close look at the handlebar, your primary contact point on the bike, to reimagine the ultimate handlebar for any road, and any event.
Any product that bears the SES nomenclature must deliver a real-world aerodynamic advantage. In the case of the SES AR Handlebar, the cross-section of the bar top has been developed in CFD and proven in the wind tunnel to reduce drag. Hidden cable/wire routing enhance drag reduction while delivering a clean aesthetic. AR means the handlebar will deliver comfort and confidence over any road surface.
Borrowing design cues from Enve's successful SES Aero Road bar, Compact Road bar, and G Series bar, the SES AR Handlebar features compound flared drops that provide a wider stance for technical riding and descending while maintaining easy access to the controls.
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Handlebar Clamp: 31.8 mm | |
Handlebar Style: Drop Bars | |
Material: Carbon | |
Clamp Diameter: 31.8 mm | |
Reach: 76 mm | |
Drop: 127 mm | |
Drop Flare: 23.5 mm | |
Handlebar Shape: Aero | |
38cm - In Route System | Weight: 243 grams |
Mfg PartNum: 300-1028-001 | |
Width: 38 cm | |
40cm - In Route System | Weight: 245 grams |
Mfg PartNum: 300-1028-002 | |
Width: 40 cm | |
42cm - In Route System | Weight: 248 grams |
Mfg PartNum: 300-1028-003 | |
Width: 42 cm | |
44cm - In Route System | Weight: 262 grams |
Mfg PartNum: 300-1028-004 | |
Width: 44 cm | |
46cm - In Route System | Weight: 280 grams |
Mfg PartNum: 300-1028-005 | |
Width: 46 cm | |
Mfg Warranty: 60 Mo. Parts & Labor | |
Warranty URL: https://www.enve.com/support/warranty/ | |
This is a great handlebar for a gravel or road bike. The drop shape is very natural and ergonomic, and the flat tops are supremely comfortable. My hands would start to hurt during a long ride with a round handlebar, and that just doesn't happen here. I also think the bars do a better job absorbing vibration than metal handlebars. My only quibble with these bars is there's really no way to put a bell on them, but given every other benefit they bring, I guess that's okay.
I put this bar on my gravel bike as for me, the flare on the Enve Gravel Bar was too much.
The bar is expensive but for me worth it.
I was very careful about making this choice as my preferences were very particular, but when I held the bar in my hand at the Enve tent at Unbound, I knew this was my preference.
I installed it myself with a Fizik Terra Bondcush tape and could not be happier with the set-up.
The flats give me better space to put my hands just off of the hoods. I've been very happy with the bar so far.
These are great bars, but they're not "all road", IMHO. These are by far the stiffest bar I've ridden, which has pros and cons. The pros of this bar are the shape, with really good hand positions and control. The control is fabulous, because of the shape and incredible stiffness. Cons are compliance, which Enve is not known for in the first place. I've had a few other Enve bars, as well as other brands, and they all had more compliance. My dedicated road bike has an aero bar with an integrated stem, which has more compliance. I had aluminum bars a couple years back, and they had more compliance. These AR bars have in your face stiffness, which isn't something I want on an "All Road" bike. If you race, these might be for you. The only place I see these in my world, is if I built a dedicated climbing bike, as the hand positions are perfect, the stiffness and control would be great on the climbs and descents, and the weight is low. The minimal flare is rad it gives an extra level of confidence without being extreme. These replaced the Enve gravel bar I had on my bike, as I wanted less flare and flat tops. I like the feel of the AR better, but have I mentioned compliance yet?
The price is also stupid expensive, but that's Enve, hence the low value rating. Enve and value do not go together. It's not meant as a negative, but they're prices are higher than most. I believe they are always at the forefront of design, but they've always struggled with, or chosen to ignore, compliance. Many brands have caught up to Enve from a design an execution standpoint and surpass them on the price/value.
I'm not going to get rid of these bars, but beware of the marketing hype. I believe the comfort they refer to is the hand positions. These can be used for AR, but you'd better be after specific characteristics in your ride, as they transfer more vibration than any bar I've ridden.
