Race Face Era Carbon Handlebar

Race Face Era Carbon Handlebar — GL-Tuned Compliance for Trail and eMTB Riders

The Race Face Era Carbon handlebar is engineered around a specific problem: vibration fatigue on demanding trails. Rather than building the stiffest bar possible, Race Face developed what they call a GL (Goldilocks) tune — a deliberate balance of stiffness and compliance that absorbs trail chatter without introducing vagueness into steering.

What It Does

On modern trail bikes and eMTBs, increased weight, higher speeds, and longer descents amplify front-end vibration. The Era bar is designed to manage that load, reducing arm pump over extended rides without compromising control or feel. Uni-directional carbon construction keeps the bar precise and responsive where it matters.

Technical Insight

• Width: 800mm — wider bars increase leverage and steering control on technical terrain
• Rise: 40mm — positions the rider more upright for comfort on climbs and stability on steep descents
• Bar clamp: 35mm — fits a 35mm stem clamp (verify stem compatibility before ordering)
• Colour: Stealth
• Part number: 946-00-012-01

Why Torque Collective Stock This

eMTB riders in particular put more sustained load through the front end than on a standard trail bike. The Era's GL tune directly addresses that — it's not a marketing claim, it's a measurable design decision Race Face built into the layup. For riders looking to reduce arm fatigue on longer sessions without moving to a heavier bar, this is a considered, specific upgrade. It fits neatly with the kind of all-day riding our Essex and wider UK customers are doing.