Ergonomics

We offer these very light MTB carbon handlebars with 6° and 9° backsweep of the grip ends in order to also equip riders who prefer grip ends that are bent more to the rear.

Construction

Like all our products in the TLO series, our lightweight full carbon MTB handlebars are hand-wound (about carbon) from the best prepregs available on the market to suit your weight and riding style. The layer structure, which has been further refined in 30 years of production experience, with up to 17 layers in the heavily used centre section and only 4 layers in the less stressed grip area, enables the incredible weights despite the well-known stiffness and indestructibility required in cross-country.

Ordering information

We offer these lightweight carbon handlebars for fans of the classic thinner and shorter MTB handlebars, so that they can still be used with the thin stems of some older MTBs with a diameter of 25.4 mm. Our lightweight carbon MTB handlebars can only be shortened by up to 10 mm on each side. So make sure you order the right width for your requirements! Bar ends cannot be used on these lightweight carbon handlebars! If you are not sure whether you want to use bar ends, the SL Flatbar, which is 15 g heavier and has thicker bar ends, may be the better choice. As the TLO handlebars do not have the option of fitting bar ends, they are not subjected to as much stress as the SL handlebars. This is especially true in the event of an accident. Therefore, the lighter TLO handlebars are even stronger than the SL handlebars! These thin-walled carbon handlebars can be supplemented with our customised carbon handlebar plugs.

Surface options

All our lightweight carbon MTB flatbars are unpainted to avoid adding unnecessary weight and because the epoxy surface is much more resistant than any paint. It is therefore not scratched as quickly. Our lightweight carbon MTB handlebars with 6° come in the latest matt look. The classic carbon MTB handlebars with 9° come in the usual high-gloss finish. TLO MTB bars can be ordered in 1k weave or UD. 1k is the classic carbon look with biaxially woven fibres. With UD (unidirectional), all carbon fibres run in one direction. This gives the surface a uniform black, almost painted look. In general, UD carbon parts are a few grams heavier than 1K carbon parts. You can find out more about UD and 1k here.

Colour options

To create the perfect look on your bike, all TLO Carbon MTB handlebars are available in 3 different logo colours: Schmolke Edition (red / white), Black Edition and White Edition.

Assemby lnstruction for MTB Flatbar TLO 25,4 mm

Always use a torque tool for installation!