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News: Answer release new handlebar, stem, grips and pedals

30.08.2014
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Answer had some interesting news for 2015, as well as two new grips they have developed a light and wide cockpit, including the Protaper SL handlebar and the AME stem. It comes in a 780mm width and weighs a light 317g. Its length is 50mm.

Highlight for 2015: The Answer Protaper SL handlebar.
Highlight for 2015: The Answer Protaper SL handlebar.

Answer Protaper SL handlebar

The Answer Protaper SL is incredibly light at 215g, at a reassuring 780mm wide it is available in two colours as well as in different lengths. The carbon fibres are pressed together under much higher pressure than usual resulting in a stiffer bar.

The Answer Protaper SL handlebar will be available with 0.5
The Answer Protaper SL handlebar will be available with 0.5″ and 1″ rise. The handlebar comes with 8° backsweep.
The exact installation of the handlebar is easy because of the printing.
The exact installation of the handlebar is easy because of the printed guide.

Answer AME stem:

A real highlight: the light AME stem is available in 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80mm lengths. The weight is impressive at 102g for the 50mm and is priced at €69 from November onwards.

102g, 50mm. This is good quality benchmark data.
102g, 50mm. This is good quality benchmark data.
The new Answer AME stem.
The new Answer AME stem.

New Answer grips

For this project, Answer were inspired by a beer mug. The surface guarantees maximum grip and is available in black, blue, red and silver for only €29, and only weighs 118g.

The Answer Stein grip.
The Answer Stein grip.
The new 123g Answer Tread grip will be available in four colours too.
The new 123g Answer Tread grip will be available in four colours too.
50g lighter Answer pedals.
50g lighter Answer pedals.

More information on Answer products: www.answerproducts.com

Text & Photos: Christoph Bayer

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