The legendary MonkeyLite bar just keeps improving. Our new EC70 adds real nanotechnology to the mix. Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) strengthen and toughen the resin matrix. The world's best cross-country bar is now even better!
The weakest areas in a traditional carbon-fiber component are the tiny spaces between the fibers that contain only resin. To radically improve strength and toughness in these critical areas, Easton Scientists have developed an innovative Enhanced Resin System using carbon nanotubes (CNT). Carbon nanotubes are an array of carbon atoms arranged in a pattern of hexagons and pentagons (similar to the pattern found on soccer balls). These structures can be manufactured in tubular shapes one billionth of a meter in diameter, hence the name nanotube. Carbon nanotubes have been called the strongest fiber that will ever be made. Nanotubes have a strength-to-weight ratio orders of magnitude greater than steel.
Through the years, Easton has developed and refined a process of cold-working aluminum that sets the standard in the industry. TaperWall technology infuses our tubing with the unique performance characteristics revered by cycling enthusiasts and world-class athletes alike. Our computer-modulated draw benches allow us to create multiple tapers in the same tube, so the tube walls can be reinforced anywhere along their length with incredible precision. The result is jeweler-smooth walls that eliminate the stress points typical of other manufacturers tubing. Strength, weight, fatigue life, and responsiveness are all enhanced.
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Easton carbon fiber handlebars are warranted for lifetime. Please consult the Contact Us page of the Easton web site for warranty contact information.
Click here to see all products by Easton Product Specifications Material: Proprietary Easton CNT composite with Enhanced Resin System
Was this useful? Yes | No Slap the Easton MonkeyLite XC Handlebar on your cross-country rig, and get riser bar performance without adding extra weight. The MonkeyLite XC comes in two riser heights and features Easton's CNT composite technologyresin impregnated with carbon nanotubes to further strengthen the carbon-fiber matrixto give it the highest impact strength of any MTB riser bar on the market. Tough is good
but at 150 grams, the MonkeyLite XC is also one of the lightest. Booyah.
Was this useful? Yes | No The world's lightest XC riser bar is now even stronger thanks to Easton's CNT enhanced resin system. By adding CNT (carbon nano tube) technology, Easton has made it even stronger and lighter - and with a limited lifetime warranty.
- Reinforced stem and brake lever clamping zones
- 135 grams (25.4mm) 145 grams (31.8mm)
- Features 8deg backsweep and 4deg upsweep
- 610mm (24") wide
- NOT compatible with bar ends
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