OSX LTD
Now available in a small run of limited edition colourways! The OSXLTD features hand polished surface finish, and metal-flake additves in the graphics for a unique customized look!
We've been making handlebars for over 20 years now and the OSX is evolved from our originial alloy handlebars. It has a reputation for its proven combination of bend and upsweep that has been copied by countless others. The OSX features a balanced flex vs stiffness that gives the rider amazing feel and control. These characteristics and geometry combined with an array of colour choices has made the OSX a popular choice for pretty much any discipline of mountain biking.
The current OSX is the result of years of refinement and iterative improvement. By refining the shape, and utilizing variable butting, high grade alloys and advanced heat treatment techniques, we have increased the fatigue life to many times the ISO industry standard. So much so, that we’ve seen fatigue test results reach over 1 million cycles. This creates not only a strong, reliable bar, but one that feels great with a balance of flex and control for the best ride possible!
- 31.8mm clamp
- 8° bend / 5° upsweep
- 800mm wide (can be reduced)
- 7000 series alloy provides optimal strength to weight.
Material // Custom drawn 7000 series alloy
Width // 800mm (31.5”)
Clamp Size // 31.8mm
Rise // 25mm (1”)
Bend // 8°
Upsweep // 5°
Weight // 325g
7050 Series Aluminum
We use aerospace grade aluminum to achieve our required properties of strength and toughness, with added resistance to stress and corrosion.
Advanced Heat Treatment
Heat treatment gets thrown around a lot, but most of the time the word consistency doesn’t come along with it. Depending on the batch an individual bar might be subjected to vastly different temperatures during the process. HTX ditches the disparity and provides uniform, quality heat treatment on every single bar.
Refined Geometry
By increasing the tapered sections and using a larger radius we have inherently built more strength into the shape of the OSX.
Variable Butting
Varying the wall thickness of the bar allows us to add strength where it’s needed, and keep the weight down in less strategic areas. The OSX has 7 different butting locations.