SOC17: SQlab meets ergo bars in the middle with 12° backsweep 3OX bars

SQlab is always about those ergonomics. When it comes to handlebars, the industry standard seems to sit right around 7-9° of backsweep. For years, SQlab has offered a 16° backsweep model which they say is a more natural fit to your hand position, but such a drastic change is probably a hard sell. Now, they are offering their new 3OX bar in both 12° and 16° backsweeps which may be the perfect compromise for riders looking to mostly preserve the look of their current bars, but wanting to try something more ergonomic as well…

Available in both carbon and aluminum versions, both bars will be sold in three different rises – 15mm, 30mm, or 45mm, each with a 4° upsweep. While the increased backsweep may seem a bit odd at first, SQlab points out that 16° originates from motocross while 12° has been common in BMX. Priced at $189 for the carbon version, expect these to be available in 3-4 weeks.

If you’re a fan of SQlab’s inner bar ends but not the bright colors, you’ll be happy to see that they’re now available in solid black.

Tibor Simai also wanted to show off two saddles, and not just because the one on the right is his signature Limited Edition. The right saddle is actually their Ergowave 611 active carbon saddle which uses an elastomer insert to allow flex of the saddle with the natural pedaling motion. To make a lighter saddle, but still very flexible, the Ergowave 612 Carbon (left) uses rails that travel straight up to the back of the saddle with a narrower spread than the Active version. This allows the sides of the saddle to flex, yet keeps the weight down to just 147g, making it the lightest in the series.

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