ProTaper – ProTaper EVO Handlebars (1-1/8 in.) - Windham Bend, including EVO Windham/RM Mid handlebars in Magnesium and Black and the EVO Windham SX handlebar in Black, for riders who want the Windham riding position on the newer EVO platform, this small group is the one to study. The Windham/RM Mid bend delivers a moderate rise and easy sweep that suits both seated cornering and long standing sections, and the Windham SX variation tightens things up slightly for supercross-style tracks where quick, deliberate steering matters more than all-day comfort. What separates EVO from earlier tapered designs is the construction: ProTaper revised the wall profile and clamping area so the bar resists deformation in a crash and keeps steering feel consistent, while still allowing measured flex at the grips to blunt the sting from braking bumps and hard landings. That combination is why so many privateer and amateur racers run these instead of stock bars, which tend to bend after the first serious get-off. Both Magnesium and Black anodized finishes hold up well to grit and pressure washing, and installation is straightforward with the correct oversized bar mount cones for the machine.