Description
ProTaper SE Carmichael Bend Handlebar in Black – 7/8 Inch Powersports Bar
The Carmichael bend splits the difference between low and tall, giving you a mid-rise profile that a generation of national-level racers gravitated toward because it works on almost any track layout. This is a 7/8 inch ProTaper SE handlebar built for riders chasing a mid-height, race-proven feel, and this particular unit is finished in a matte black anodized coat that hides scuffs and scratches better than lighter finishes while still looking sharp out of the box.
What makes this bar worth the upgrade is the construction underneath the finish:
- Works with standard 7/8 inch grips, throttle tubes and clamp-on accessories without needing bar-specific hardware.
- Anodized finish resists fading and corrosion better than raw or painted aluminum, so it still looks right after a season of dirt and pressure washing.
- Bend geometry is measured and repeatable, so a replacement bar in the same part number sits exactly where your old one did.
- Tube is high-strength aerospace aluminum alloy rated at 70,000 psi, so it takes hard impacts and G-outs without folding or denting like a lower-grade bar.
It is a safe, versatile choice if you are not sure which bend to run and want something that will not fight you in either sit-down corners or full-attack standing sections. It is a straightforward swap for anyone already running 7/8 inch bars and clamps, with no special tools needed beyond what you used to pull the old one.
This is genuine ProTaper, stocked the same way we stock parts for our own race and trail bikes. Part number 025296, ProTaper SE Carmichael bend in black. Questions about fitment? Reach out to the IPD Racing team.
