Fasst Company is out to kill vibration and hand fatigue with their pivoting Flexx MTB handlebars. Available in several variants, the bars use unique compression and rebound elastomers for a completely tuneable and smooth ride. All feature an effective five degrees of suspension movement, with optional clamping widths to accommodate standard and direct-mount stems.
Fasst Flexx MTB suspension elastomer handlebar for enduro, DH, and e-bike
Elastomer suspension systems for seatposts and stems are well-established, but using them in a handlebar is certainly not as wide-spread. Fasst Company gets it done with a 7075 aluminum center, carbon grips, and a dual-pivot design with replaceable elastomers.
There are four different models available of the Flexx bar. An Enduro/DH model has a 63 or 73mm wide center section for standard or direct-mount stems (with 800mm and 810mm widths, respectively). E-bike versions carry identical dimensions, but use heavier-duty elastomers to deal with the added weight and speed of pedal-assist bikes. All models come with soft, medium, and firm compression and rebound elastomers. A full spec list can be found below:
- Rise: 25mm
- Clamp Diameter: 31.8mm
- Weight: 440 grams
- Width: 800mm Enduro, 810mm DH
- Upsweep: 5*
- Back sweep: 8*
- Center Tube Width Enduro: 63mm
- Center Tube Width DH: 73mm
- Materials: American Made UD carbon, 7075 Aluminum, Ti-6Al-4V
- Effective suspension travel: 5*, length of bar dictates overall travel.
- Elastomer included: Soft, medium, hard compression and rebound.
- Patent#6,860,500
Fasst Flexx MTB bars are made in the USA and carry a 30-day money-back guarantee. All models are available now for a list price of $425.