The Race Face Turbine 35 mm Alloy Handlebar is designed to balance strength and compliance for trail riding. Developed over five years and field-tested for more than 4,000 hours, it uses Race Face’s Goldilocks (GL) Tune to aim for a feel between overly stiff and overly flexible.
The redesigned shape narrows the stem clamp area to allow an earlier rise and quicker taper. Choose from three widths and three rise options to get closer to your preferred fit without needing to trim an 800 mm bar.
Why It’s Different
Race Face has adjusted the position and rate of internal wall thickness changes—known as butting—to tune the flex profile of each Turbine bar variant. The goal is a consistent, compliant feel across the available widths and rises.
Key Features
- 7075 aluminium construction
- 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
- 60 mm maximum stem clamp width
- Seven colour options
- Race Face Lifetime Warranty, including crashes
Specifications
- Material: 7075 aluminium
- 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: 315 g maximum (800 mm × 40 mm rise)
- Colours: Seven options
Stem compatibility: The Turbine has a maximum stem clamp width of 60 mm and isn’t compatible with wider stems, such as direct mount stems. Choosing the width that suits your fit can help avoid trimming, which increases stiffness and can reduce comfort.
Who Is It For?
The Turbine suits riders looking for an alloy handlebar with a tuned, compliant feel for trail riding. Choose the width and rise that suit your cockpit, and check that your stem has a 35 mm clamp and is no wider than the 60 mm maximum clamp area.
Our Thoughts
The range of widths and rises gives you more choice when setting up your cockpit. The 7075 aluminium construction and Race Face’s GL Tune are aimed at riders who want a strong bar with some give on rough trails. Check your stem’s clamp width before ordering, particularly if you use a direct mount setup.
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 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.
