- What it does: Improves ride comfort and control by providing a smooth, durable surface for your handlebar. The fine, easy-to-clean finish keeps the contact area tidy and low-maintenance. - Key benefits: - Enhanced comfort: Reduces hand fatigue and improves the feel of the bike during longer rides or rough terrain. - Durable construction: Made from aluminium alloy for good toughness and resistance to wear, extending the life of the component. - Low maintenance: Smooth surface resists dirt build-up and is simple to wipe clean after rides. - Easy fitment: Designed for installation on handlebars with a 22.2 mm diameter, making it compatible with standard mountain bike bars. - Important attributes: - Function: Provides a reliable contact surface that contributes to a more comfortable riding position and better control. - Compatibility: Fits handlebars with a 22.2 mm (standard mountain bike) diameter. - Size: Intended specifically for 22.2 mm diameter handlebars; verify your bar diameter before purchase. - Material: Aluminium alloy construction combines toughness with wear resistance. - Performance: Durable under normal mountain biking use and designed to hold up to repeated mounting and cleaning. - Practical use scenarios: 1. Trail riding: Install on a mountain bike to improve hand comfort and reduce vibration transfer during off-road trails. 2. Commuting: Use on a daily commuter bike with 22.2 mm handlebars to keep the cockpit clean and comfortable in variable weather. 3. Upgrade or replacement: Swap in as a durable, easy-to-maintain component when replacing worn or damaged handlebar parts. - Installation notes: - Fits handlebars with a 22.2 mm diameter. Confirm handlebar measurement before installation. - Straightforward mounting suitable for routine DIY installation or by a bike technician. This component offers a practical, durable improvement to your bike’s handling contact points while remaining simple to care for and compatible with standard mountain bike handlebars.