Hope Carbon Handlebar - UK Made, Ride-Tuned Compliance for Trail and All-Mountain - 800mm, UK-Made, 20/35mm Rise, Balanced Flex and Strength.
The Hope Carbon Handlebar is the result of years of in-house research, development, and a desire to create a carbon bar that balances compliance, strength, and lightweight performance perfectly. 100% designed, tested, and manufactured in Hope's factory in Barnoldswick, UK, this component upholds the brand's reputation for uncompromising quality.
Developed specifically to avoid the overly stiff feel found in many carbon 35mm diameter handlebars, Hope utilised a new manufacturing process and an optimised carbon laminate layup. This ensures the bar offers a greater feel and reduced high-frequency vibration damping, providing comfort on long descents without sacrificing the necessary steering precision or strength.
The bar is primarily offered in the robust 35mm clamp diameter and a wide 800mm width (trimmable down to 760mm via cut marks). Riders can choose from two rise options: the aggressive 20mm or the taller 35mm, allowing for precise cockpit tuning. The geometry—featuring a comfortable 5 degrees of upsweep and either 7 or 8 degrees of backsweep—is dialled for modern Trail and All-Mountain riding.
Finished with a beautiful visible carbon weave and clear marking for easy setup, the Hope Carbon Handlebar is a premium upgrade for any mountain bike, combining high-end performance with genuine British manufacturing heritage.
100% UK Made: Designed, tested, and manufactured entirely in Barnoldswick, England.
Optimised Carbon Layup: Engineered to balance stiffness with comfort, reducing vibration for less rider fatigue.
Trail/All-Mountain Focused: Recommended for aggressive trail riding, yet tested to exceed many Downhill strength standards.
Wide Platform: Generous 800mm width, with clear markings for trimming down to a minimum of 760mm.
Multiple Rise Options: Available in 20mm or 35mm rise options to suit different riding styles and bike geometry.
| Specification | Detail | Notes |
| Model | Hope Carbon Handlebar | Premium, UK-made carbon mountain bike handlebar. |
| Material | Optimised Carbon Fibre Laminate | Constructed with a proprietary layup process to balance strength and compliance. |
| Manufacturing Location | Barnoldswick, UK | 100% designed, tested, and manufactured in-house at the Hope factory. |
| Clamp Diameter | 35mm (Also available in 31.8mm in some markets/rises) | The current industry standard for stiffness and control. |
| Width | 800mm | Supplied at maximum width, with markings for trimming down to 760mm. |
| Rise Options | 20mm and 35mm | Two popular rises to accommodate different front-end heights. |
| Upsweep | 5? | Standard upward rotation from the centre. |
| Backsweep (20mm Rise) | 7? | Moderate sweep for comfortable wrist position. |
| Backsweep (35mm Rise) | 8? | Slightly increased sweep on the higher rise option. |
| Weight (Claimed, 20mm Rise) | ?225g (at 800mm width) | A competitive weight for a high-strength, 800mm carbon bar. |
| Recommended Use | Trail / All-Mountain / Enduro | Built tough enough for aggressive riding. |
| Finish | High-Quality Clear Coat with Setup Marks | Indexed markings aid in stem alignment and control positioning. |
| Specification | Detail |
| Model | Hope Carbon Handlebar |
| Material | Optimised Carbon Fibre Laminate |
| Manufacturing Location | Barnoldswick, UK |
| Clamp Diameter | 35mm (Also available in 31.8mm in some markets/rises) |
| Width | 800mm |
| Rise Options | 20mm and 35mm |
| Upsweep | 5? |
| Backsweep (20mm Rise) | 7? |
| Backsweep (35mm Rise) | 8? |
| Weight (Claimed, 20mm Rise) | ?225g (at 800mm width) |
| Recommended Use | Trail / All-Mountain / Enduro |
| Finish | High-Quality Clear Coat with Setup Marks |
| Specification | Notes |
| Model | Premium, UK-made carbon mountain bike handlebar. |
| Material | Constructed with a proprietary layup process to balance strength and compliance. |
| Manufacturing Location | 100% designed, tested, and manufactured in-house at the Hope factory. |
| Clamp Diameter | The current industry standard for stiffness and control. |
| Width | Supplied at maximum width, with markings for trimming down to 760mm. |
| Rise Options | Two popular rises to accommodate different front-end heights. |
| Upsweep | Standard upward rotation from the centre. |
| Backsweep (20mm Rise) | Moderate sweep for comfortable wrist position. |
| Backsweep (35mm Rise) | Slightly increased sweep on the higher rise option. |
| Weight (Claimed, 20mm Rise) | A competitive weight for a high-strength, 800mm carbon bar. |
| Recommended Use | Built tough enough for aggressive riding. |
| Finish | Indexed markings aid in stem alignment and control positioning. |