{"product_id":"2026-specialized-traverse-sl-35mm-handlebars","title":"2026 Specialized Traverse SL 35mm Handlebars","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eTraverse SL 35mm Handlebar\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url(https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@400;600;700;800\u0026family=Barlow:wght@300;400;500\u0026display=swap);\n:root { --black: #0a0a0a; --white: #ffffff; --mid: #f5f5f5; --border: #e0e0e0; --text-muted: #777; --text-body: #222; }\n* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n.spur-wrap { font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; background: var(--white); color: var(--black); max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 48px 24px; }\n.spur-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 48px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom: 24px; 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margin-top: 4px; }\n.width-block { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 20px; }\n.width-col { background: var(--mid); padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; }\n.width-col .w { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); }\n.width-col .note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 4px; }\n@media (max-width: 600px) { .spec-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .spec-key { padding-bottom: 2px; } .spec-val { padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 12px; } ul.desc-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .width-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-title\"\u003eTraverse SL 35mm Handlebar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-meta\"\u003eTrail \/ Enduro Carbon Handlebar · 227g · 35mm Clamp · DH Tough \/ XC Light\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"spur-tab active\" onclick=\"showPanel('desc', this)\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"spur-tab\" onclick=\"showPanel('key', this)\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"spur-tab\" onclick=\"showPanel('specs', this)\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"panel-desc\" class=\"spur-panel active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-intro\"\u003eDH tough and XC light, the Traverse SL 35 is Roval's handlebar premiere — capitalizing on decades of carbon fiber experience to deliver precise control and exceptional comfort, along with class-leading strength-to-weight performance. Wide bars create more leverage stress at the stem, so the 35mm diameter clamp increases strength in this crucial zone and dissipates clamping load across a larger surface area. Strong enough for the gnarliest terrain, durable enough for everyday chunder, light enough for XC racers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"desc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e227g:\u003c\/strong\u003e DH tough at 227g — \"XC light\" for its category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35mm Clamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trail-derived — stronger clamping zone, less bar flex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30mm Rise:\u003c\/strong\u003e More upright trail position — 30mm rise vs. XC bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e780mm or 800mm Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two sizes for your riding style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayup-Tuned Damping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon fiber tuned for damping at bar-ends — less fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e275 lb Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e System weight limit for all-mountain use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 35mm clamp isn't just about stiffness — Roval's carbon fiber expertise allows them to tune the layup for different zones. Maximum strength at the stem clamp where it matters, and tuned compliance at the bar-ends for comfort. The result is a bar that's both stronger and more comfortable than bars made with uniform carbon layup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"panel-key\" class=\"spur-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eTraverse SL vs. Control SL — What's Different\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eThe Traverse SL and Control SL both use 35mm clamps, but they're aimed at different riding styles. The Control SL is pure XC racing (0mm or 20mm rise, 185g). The Traverse SL is trail\/enduro (30mm rise, 227g, available in 800mm width). If you're riding a Trail or Enduro bike — longer travel, burlier terrain — the Traverse SL is purpose-built for that. The 30mm rise puts you in a more upright position for descending, while the 800mm width option gives maximum control.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003e30mm Rise — Why More Rise for Trail\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eThe 30mm rise is a trail riding geometry choice — it puts you in a more upright position, which matters when you're descending technical terrain and need to move your weight around. Pure XC bars (0mm-20mm rise) put you over the bars more for climbing efficiency, but on a trail bike you're balancing climbing and descending, and the 30mm rise is the sweet spot for that versatility.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eCarbon Layup — Tuned Damping vs. Uniform\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eRoval's carbon expertise allows them to tune the layup for different functional zones. At the stem clamp: maximum strength and stiffness. At the bar-ends: tuned compliance for vibration damping. This isn't something uniform carbon bars can deliver — the Traverse SL is engineered as a system, not just a tube with a clamp. The result is less hand fatigue on long descents without sacrificing steering precision.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"panel-specs\" class=\"spur-panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"weight-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g\"\u003e227g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eHigh-modulus carbon fiber · 35mm clamp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-category\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eModel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eTraverse SL 35mm Handlebar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eUse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eTrail, Enduro — DH tough, XC light\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eHigh-modulus carbon fiber — tuned layup\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eClamp Diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e35mm — requires 35mm stem (not compatible with 31.8mm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWeight Limit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e275 lbs \/ 125 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-category\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWidth Options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e780mm \/ 800mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eRise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e30mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eUp Sweep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e6 degrees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eBack Sweep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e8 degrees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-category\"\u003eWidth Options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"width-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"width-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w\"\u003e780mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003eStandard trail width\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"width-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w\"\u003e800mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003eMaximum control width\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-category\"\u003eEngineering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eClamp Zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e35mm diameter — increases strength, dissipates load\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eDamping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eLayup-tuned at bar-ends — reduces fatigue on long descents\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eStrength\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eClass-leading strength-to-weight for all-mountain use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\nfunction showPanel(id, btn) {\n document.querySelectorAll('.spur-panel').forEach(p =\u003e p.classList.remove('active'));\n document.querySelectorAll('.spur-tab').forEach(t =\u003e t.classList.remove('active'));\n document.getElementById('panel-' + id).classList.add('active');\n btn.classList.add('active');\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Specialized","offers":[{"title":"Satin Carbon\/Satin Black \/ 800mm x 35.0mm +30mm","offer_id":52012745785664,"sku":"21121-0305","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/7487\/5549\/files\/21121-0305_280dba10-dcd7-46b8-a098-681823031e1d.jpg?v=1778797655","url":"https:\/\/spokex.com\/products\/2026-specialized-traverse-sl-35mm-handlebars","provider":"SX Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}