ProTaper EVO Carmichael Handlebar - Magnesium
$136.99
The EVO Handlebar is ProTaper's flagship unbraced handlebar. This design yields increased flex and impact absorption over conventional handlebars, offering the rider improved comfort and reduced fatigue without sacrificing strength. Using a premium 7000 series aluminum alloy construction and computer-profiled 4mm thick wall design, the EVO Handlebar is up to 25% lighter and 45% stronger than competing handlebars.
- Independent lab tests show that the EVO Handlebars outlast every other handlebar on the market in fatigue life
- Made from 4 mm, proprietary, 7000 series aluminum alloy for superior tensile and yield strength
- Plastic bar end plugs keep the elements out and provide a stronger base for grip ends
- High-tech shot peened, stress relieved, and anodized finish for unmatched durability
- Best balance between fatigue life, impact strength and impact absorbing flex
- Chemically applied graphics are scratch-and-peel resistant
- Clutch side knurling provides maximum grip traction
- Epoxy inner coating resists corrosion
- Weighs only 1.4 lbs. (640 g)
- Includes crossbar pad
The ProTaper EVO Carmichael Handlebar is a premium unbraced powersports handlebar designed to deliver a balanced combination of strength, impact absorption, and rider comfort. Its specialized profile allows controlled flex that helps reduce vibration and fatigue during demanding riding, while maintaining the durability needed for motocross, off-road, and other high-performance applications. The magnesium finish provides a distinctive appearance while supporting the handlebar’s durable, race-ready construction.
ProTaper builds the EVO Handlebar from proprietary 7000 series aluminum alloy with a computer-profiled 4 mm wall design. This construction is engineered to provide exceptional tensile and yield strength while reducing overall weight compared with conventional handlebars. Independent laboratory testing indicates that EVO Handlebars deliver outstanding fatigue life, helping provide long-term reliability under repeated impacts and aggressive riding conditions. The bar also features a shot-peened, stress-relieved, and anodized finish for enhanced durability, plus an epoxy-coated interior that helps resist corrosion.
Practical details improve installation and everyday performance. Clutch-side knurling increases grip traction, while plastic bar-end plugs help keep dirt and moisture out and provide a secure foundation for grip ends. Chemically applied graphics resist scratching and peeling, helping preserve the finished appearance. The ProTaper EVO Carmichael Handlebar weighs approximately 1.4 pounds and includes a crossbar pad, making it a complete upgrade for riders seeking responsive handling, dependable impact strength, and reduced fatigue. Part number PTR022032 identifies this ProTaper handlebar configuration.
Features:
- 7000 series aluminum alloy construction provides high tensile and yield strength
- Computer-profiled 4 mm wall design balances strength, weight, and controlled flex
- Unbraced EVO design improves impact absorption and rider comfort
- Independent laboratory testing demonstrates excellent fatigue life
- Shot-peened, stress-relieved, and anodized finish enhances durability
- Plastic bar-end plugs help block contaminants and support grip ends
- Clutch-side knurling provides increased grip traction
- Epoxy inner coating helps resist corrosion
- Chemically applied graphics resist scratching and peeling
- Weighs approximately 1.4 pounds
- Includes crossbar pad