The Race Face Era 35 mm Carbon Handlebar is designed to give riders a consistent, compliant feel across different bar widths and rises. Its Goldilocks (GL) Tune balances stiffness and flex, aiming to reduce the hand fatigue and arm pump that can build up on rough trails.
Race Face developed the Era over five years and field-tested it for more than 4,000 hours. It’s made from hand-laid carbon fibre with a specific layup for each bar variant, and is backed by Race Face’s Lifetime Warranty, including crashes.
Why It’s Different
The Era’s stem clamp area is narrower than a conventional bar profile. This allows the bar to taper sooner and rise earlier, helping Race Face achieve its GL Tune. Each width and rise has a specific carbon layup, so riders can choose a size closer to their preferred setup instead of relying on trimming an 800 mm bar.
Key Features
- UD carbon construction with nearly 100 individual hand-laid carbon fibre pieces
- Race Face Goldilocks (GL) Tune for balanced compliance
- Three width options: 760 mm, 780 mm and 800 mm
- Three rise options: 10 mm, 20 mm and 40 mm
- 8° bend and 5° upward sweep
- Six colour options
- 60 mm maximum stem clamp width
- Race Face Lifetime Warranty, including crashes
Specifications
- Material: UD carbon
- Bar diameter: 35 mm
- Widths: 760 mm, 780 mm and 800 mm
- Rise options: 10 mm, 20 mm and 40 mm
- Bend: 8°
- Upward sweep: 5°
- Stem clamp width: 60 mm maximum
- Weight: 220 g (800 mm × 40 mm rise)
- Colours: Six options
Stem compatibility: The Era has a maximum stem clamp width of 60 mm and is not compatible with wider stems, such as direct mount stems. Trimming a handlebar narrower increases stiffness and can reduce comfort, so choose the closest suitable width before ordering.
Who Is It For?
The Era suits riders looking for a carbon handlebar with a more compliant feel for trail, enduro or all-mountain riding. Choose from the available widths and rises to suit your cockpit. Check that your stem has a 35 mm clamp and is no wider than the 60 mm maximum clamp area.
Our Thoughts
Having three width options makes it easier to choose a bar that’s close to your preferred fit without immediately reaching for a saw. The specific layup for each variant is the interesting part of the Era: Race Face is aiming for the same tuned feel across the different sizes.
Why Buy from Chain Reaction?
If you’re unsure which width or rise will suit your bike, get in touch or visit our Christchurch store. We can check your stem compatibility and help you work out a comfortable cockpit setup. Our workshop can also fit the handlebar for you.
Want to know more? Read the Era and Turbine Handlebar Tech Deep Dive.
