Description
ProTaper SE Carmichael Handlebar, Platinum Gray – 7/8 Inch MX and Off-Road 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 platinum gray anodized coat that sits between silver and black, giving you a neutral look that works with almost any plastic kit color.
Strip away the color and what you are buying is a bar built around a few key details:
- Crossbar clamps are CNC-machined from 6061 aluminum, not stamped, which keeps tolerances tight where the pad and clamp meet the tube.
- 7/8 inch diameter matches stock clamps and most aftermarket clamp kits, so you are not shopping for adapters or oversize 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.
- Crossbar is bonded to the tube with an aerospace-grade polymer adhesive instead of a weld, so there is no heat-affected zone weakening the metal at the joint.
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. Whether this is replacing a bar that finally gave out or you are building a fresh setup from the ground up, it drops into a standard 7/8 inch clamp without modification.
IPD Racing has stocked ProTaper handlebars since 2005 and only carries parts we would bolt onto our own bikes. Part number 025297, ProTaper SE Carmichael bend in platinum gray. Questions about fitment? Reach out to the IPD Racing team.
