Product Spotlight: BOX Hex Lab Carbon OS 28.6mm Handlebar

May 24th, 2024
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BOX Components are famous for their oversized technologies, making products stiffer and stronger with the motivation of making racers faster. It’s not limited to the big guys. BOX also cater for the little racers out there with the BOX Hex Lab Carbon OS 28.6 bars being a prime example.

With a 22.2mm clamping area being a long standing standard BOX introduced a secondary standard with oversized 31.8mm clamping area which has been adopted by a lot of manufacturers now. But 31.8mm is overkill for smaller riders, it makes sense that BOX would explore something in between. This is where 28.6mm makes sense.

If you are looking for a stronger and stiffer handlebar set up for a smaller racer make sure you check these out.

Manufacturer’s Description

All Box handlebars are engineered and crafted using our Oversized Technology. Handlebars have a dual purpose as they contribute to both steering and pedaling stiffness. By strategically varying wall thicknesses and tube diameters we have moved material from 3 low stress areas to zones of high load. This has greatly minimized twist and contributed to responsiveness. Concurrently we have increased pedaling stiffness by providing a backstop to the “lifting” phenomenon. There is no point pushing hard on your pedals if you can’t pull up on your handlebars and deliver that power. Power can easily be lost to handlebar deflection and the consequences can lead to poor power delivery and steering control. When combined with Box’s other Oversized components, you’ll experience heightened responsiveness and reduced latency.

Key differences: This particular model handlebar pushes our Oversized Technology to the extreme as it makes use of carbon fiber to run through those tapered zones. Say good-bye to defection. These bars are engineered for the smaller-sized racers.