Technical trail riding requires more than just absolute focus and supreme skill, it demands the right equipment. The PRO Tharsis EVO Handlebar and PRO Tharsis Stem provide confidence inspiring control, while blending seamless integration and sleek aesthetics, for Enduro mountain bikers. Developed to allow for the perfect bike fit and to showcase the full functionality of Shimano’s new XTR M9200 Di2 wireless groupset, the new PRO Tharsis EVO cockpit inspires the liberating joy of cycling and empowers your every ride to be unforgettable.
Constructed from T800 Carbon and featuring an oversized, 35 millimeter (mm) clamping diameter, the PRO Tharsis EVO Handlebar combines rigidity for precise and confidence inspiring steering with enough compliance to reduce trail buzz and thereby also decrease fatigue. These characteristics together allow Enduro and other aggressive trail riders to push their mountain biking limits. Aesthetics and integration are also important features of the new PRO cockpit, which allows for full internal cable routing.
The PRO Tharsis EVO Handlebar is more than an evolution of PRO’s mountain biking product design and development process. It is the culmination of years of research, development, and rider feedback. Material technology played a significant part in the process as the product team were able to create a handlebar which exceeds the expectations of the most demanding Enduro riders, in terms of stiffness and trail buzz mitigation, without sacrificing on weight or durability.
Jelle Damen, PRO Product Developer
Confidence on the singletracks, especially on the most aggressive Enduro trails, can only be gained when you feel completely at home on your bike. The fact that you can choose between three stem lengths as well as roll the handlebars forward or back to dial in the reach and stack to perfection, utilizing the 8 degree backsweep and 4 degree upsweep, ensures greater versatility.
Rather than create a one-piece integrated cockpit we opted to design a handlebar and stem combination which work seamlessly together while still allowing for the bike fit adjustability of a two-piece system.
The PRO Tharsis EVO Handlebar and PRO Tharsis Stem will be launched alongside Shimano’s highly anticipated XTR M9200 drivetrain and brakes.
The new Shimano XTR groupset is Shimano’s most advanced mountain biking groupo yet. It was essential that the new PRO Tharsis EVO cockpit showcased the full capabilities of XTR and combined to create a desirable package which inspires riders not only to upgrade but also to love riding their bikes once they do.
Niek Verbakel, PRO Marketing Manager
Riders will also be able to further customize the aesthetics of the PRO Tharsis EVO Handlebar through the choice between five decals.
The unique colors provide the opportunity to synchronize with Shimano’s eye-catching orange or purple PD-GR400 flat pedals or live the brand with PRO blue. The grey- and sand-colored decals could appeal to riders who prefer a more subtle look. These five color options can be ordered as a separate decal sheet to further personalize one’s mountain bike build, inspiring confidence through complete customization.
Technical Specifications
PRO Tharsis EVO Handlebar
- Enduro and aggressive trail riding handlebar
- Designed to inspire confidence
- Rigid for precise steering
- Compliance to reduce trail buzz and fatigue
- Seamless integration and internal cable routing
- Developed for use with PRO Tharsis Stem
- Separate five color personalization decal sheet also available
- Built to showcase the functionality of Shimano XTR M9200
- Construction: T800 Carbon
- Width: 780mm
- Diameter: 35mm
- Rise: 20mm (PRHA0660) and 30mm (PRHA0661)
- Backsweep: 8 degrees
- Upsweep: 4 degrees
- Weight: from 210g
- MSRP: €239.95 EUR
PRO Tharsis Stem
- Enduro and aggressive trail riding stem
- Designed to inspire confidence
- Rigid for precise steering
- Seamless integration and internal cable routing
- Developed for use with PRO Tharsis EVO Handlebar
- Built to showcase the functionality of Shimano XTR M9200
- Construction: 7000 Series Alloy
- Clamping diameter: 35mm
- Angle: 0 Degrees
- Lengths: 35mm (PRSS0675), 40mm (PRSS0676), and 50mm (PRSS0677)
- Weight: from 150g
- MSRP: €149.95 EUR
About PRO
At PRO, we live and breathe cycling. We believe that cycling is not just a sport, it is a profound way to experience life. It is freedom, liberation on the road, on trails, and on gravel adventures. At the heart of our vision is a commitment to enable the liberating joy of cycling. We’re not just a cycling components company; we’re your partner in elevating your joys and rising to the challenges of your ride. To optimize and personalize your bike from an inanimate object into an object of passion and empowerment.
We know that your bike is your pride and joy. Every product we create is designed, developed, and tested to help you become not only a better cyclist, but also to aid you in getting the maximum pleasure you can from every ride. Be it a session on the turbo, a cruise around the neighborhood, a crank through your local trail network or a full gas race. PRO is here to help you make your bike yours.
PRO components allow you to upgrade your bars, stem, saddle and seatpost for better, lighter, more comfortable options, while showing off your unique personality and style.
Official website: pro-bikegear.com
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About PRO: At PRO, we live and breathe cycling. We believe that cycling is not just a sport, it is a profound way to experience life. It is freedom, liberation on the road, on trails, and on gravel adventures. At the heart of our vision is a commitment to enable the liberating joy of cycling. We’re not just a cycling components company; we’re your partner in elevating your joys and rising to the challenges of your ride. To optimize and personalize your bike from an inanimate object into an object of passion and empowerment.
We know that your bike is your pride and joy. Every product we create is designed, developed, and tested to help you become not only a better cyclist, but also to aid you in getting the maximum pleasure you can from every ride. Be it a session on the turbo, a cruise around the neighborhood, a crank through your local trail network or a full gas race. PRO is here to help you make your bike yours.
PRO components allow you to upgrade your bars, stem, saddle and seatpost for better, lighter, more comfortable options, while showing off your unique personality and style.
Join us in celebrating the liberating joy of cycling and empower every ride to be unforgettable. www.pro-bikegear.com
About Shimano
Founded in 1921, Shimano is dedicated to helping its customers get closer to nature, supporting people to realize their dreams and create new lifestyles. That comes with the desire to create outstanding cycling products and apparel. With almost 100 years’ experience in creating internationally renowned bicycle components, Shimano is proud to have developed products that continue to take countless athletes to victory and provide the means for limitless global bicycle journeys.
Official website: shimano.com
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