{"product_id":"darimo-ellipse-road-carbon-handlebar","title":"Darimo - Ellipse Road Carbon Handlebar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom just 121g, the Darimo Ellipse transforms what a separate handlebar and stem cockpit can weigh.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the ultralight performance expected from Darimo without being locked into a one-piece cockpit. Choose the stem length and angle that suit your position, change them later if required, and still build an exceptionally light front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 77mm reach and 128mm drop keep the hoods and drops easy to access, while the flattened tops provide a broader hand position for long hours on the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f3f3f3; padding:16px 18px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe real advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e integrated-cockpit weight without sacrificing your choice of stem length, angle or material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSerious weight out of the cockpit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ellipse Road starts at just 121g and weighs only 131g in a 420mm width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair the 420mm Ellipse with a 100mm Darimo IX4 carbon stem and the published component weights total just 205g. That gives you a complete separate handlebar and stem combination with the freedom to adjust your position properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#222; color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px; text-align:left;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px; text-align:left;\"\u003ePublished weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;\"\u003e360mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;\"\u003e121g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;\"\u003e380mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;\"\u003e124g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;\"\u003e400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;\"\u003e127g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;\"\u003e420mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;\"\u003e131g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;\"\u003e440mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;\"\u003e135g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDarimo published weight benchmarks with a tolerance of ±5%. Finish and custom reinforcement can affect final weight.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact shape without an extreme position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ellipse uses a compact 77mm reach and 128mm drop. This reduces the distance between your primary hand positions and makes the drops more accessible without forcing an excessively deep or stretched riding position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section is flattened to provide a broader contact area when climbing or riding on the tops. External channels underneath the bar guide brake hoses and gear cables beneath the tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon placed for a reason\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDarimo combines bidirectional and unidirectional carbon, changing the number, position and orientation of the layers throughout the handlebar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach laminate is placed by hand to deliver the required strength and stiffness without carrying unnecessary material through the entire bar. The result is an extraordinarily light road handlebar that exceeds the applicable ISO 4210 testing requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px; margin-bottom:16px; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Road, cyclocross and light gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360mm, 380mm, 400mm, 420mm and 440mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centre to centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamp diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 121g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem weight limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110kg including rider, bike and luggage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e UD Matte, UD Gloss, 3K Matte or 3K Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable routing:\u003c\/strong\u003e External underside channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic routing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional Di2 routing holes by request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade in Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStem compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ellipse uses a standard 31.8mm clamp. Darimo recommends a four-bolt stem faceplate with a clamping width no greater than 50mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a complete Darimo cockpit? Pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/darimo-ix2-ix4-ultralight-carbon-stems\"\u003eDarimo IX2 or IX4 Carbon Stem\u003c\/a\u003e. The IX4 provides a removable four-bolt faceplate for easier handlebar installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a wider bar with a reinforced off-road laminate? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/darimo-ellipse-gravel-carbon-handlebar\"\u003eDarimo Ellipse Gravel Carbon Handlebar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"background:#f3f3f3; padding:14px 16px; margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhy choose this instead of an integrated cockpit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Ellipse delivers an exceptionally light cockpit while allowing you to select and change your stem length and angle independently. It is the better option when low weight and precise bike fit are equally important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"background:#e9e9e9; padding:14px 16px; margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow wide is the handlebar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003eRoad widths are available from 360mm to 440mm in 20mm increments. Darimo measures the width from centre to centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"background:#f3f3f3; padding:14px 16px; margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDoes it have full internal cable routing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The standard Ellipse uses channels underneath the handlebar for brake hoses and gear cables. Optional holes can be added for internal electronic-shifting cables, but the bar is not designed for full internal brake-hose routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"background:#e9e9e9; padding:14px 16px; margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat is the weight limit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003eThe standard system weight limit is 110kg, including the rider, bike and luggage. A reinforced custom laminate is available when the standard specification does not suit the required system weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"background:#f3f3f3; padding:14px 16px; margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan clip-on aero extensions be fitted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003eOnly when the handlebar is ordered with Darimo’s specific reinforcement for aero extensions. Extensions must not be fitted to the standard version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"background:#e9e9e9; padding:14px 16px; margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDoes it require professional installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. 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