FWIW, enve seem do a great job designing compliance into their bars. I had always scoffed at their prices, but after riding a coworker's bike with the enve dh bars, I understood the value proposition. They are expensive, but they are also the most comfortable bar I've ridden. I later toured their facility when I worked down the street (albeit a decade ago), and there was some shade thrown on companies switching to the 35mm clamp and putting out handlebars that are way too stiff. They put a lot of effort into getting the perfect flex before it was an aspect many riders considered, and I doubt they've deviated on that.
July 7, 2021, 10:28 p.m. - DadStillRides
FWIW, enve seem do a great job designing compliance into their bars. I had always scoffed at their prices, but after riding a coworker's bike with the enve dh bars, I understood the value proposition. They are expensive, but they are also the most comfortable bar I've ridden. I later toured their facility when I worked down the street (albeit a decade ago), and there was some shade thrown on companies switching to the 35mm clamp and putting out handlebars that are way too stiff. They put a lot of effort into getting the perfect flex before it was an aspect many riders considered, and I doubt they've deviated on that.