SQLab 311 FL-X Carbon Bar

SQlab’s 311 FL-X Carbon is a carbon handlebar intended for use on Marathon, Cross Country and Trailbikes with a sporty riding position that are either a hardtail or less than 130mm dual-suspension.

The FL-X technology is said to reduce vibration transmitted to the rider by 15% to 30% over conventional carbon handlebars and has been tested up to 50m/s2 (approximately 5G) showing that the FL-X technology reduces the loads on the hand-arm system by 18 % to 20 % compared to other carbon handlebars. These accelerations/impacts, frequently occur during mountain biking with root sections or braking bumps and “Arm Pump” is a very mountain bike specific problem.

Common between the ‘low’ models is the 15mm rise, 4° upsweep and 740mm width, and the 311 FL-X Carbon ‘low’ is available in a 12° backsweep for more upright positions such as all-mountain and enduro bikes, or in the 16° backsweep for more ‘stretched-out’ riding positions such as XC bikes.

The ‘med’ models feature a more moderate 30mm rise, 4° upsweep and 740mm width and the same 12° and 16° backsweep options.

At just under 200g, the 311 FL-X Carbon handlebar is one of the lightest and most stable on the market and was apparently one of only 2 handlebars not broken in a handlebar break test conducted by Bike Magazine.

The pictured stem is not included in the purchase of the Handlebars.

Who’s this item for: Riders with an athletic riding position who are looking for a handlebar to reduce the transmission of vibration and impacts.

Material: The311 FL-X Carbon is made from custom layered carbon

Width: These handlebars are 740mm wide but you can custom cut them all the way down to 700mm to suit your needs thanks to the cut marks on each end.

Backsweep: Available in a 16° backsweep or a 12° backsweep.

Upsweep: These bars feature a 4° upsweep.

Rise: 15mm Rise and 30mm ride options are available.

Markings: Centre clamp centre and angle guides as well as cut marks on each side in 5mm increments.

Clamping diameter/bore: These are 31.8mm stem clamping diameter.

Weight: 199g at full width