{"product_id":"zipp-sl-road-bar","title":"Zipp SL Road Bar","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZipp SL Road Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e is what happens when a manufacturer spends 40-plus iterations refining a carbon layup until there's nothing left to remove. At 170g for the 42cm width, it sits at the lower limit of what a road handlebar can weigh while still meeting European safety standards — the kind of figure that makes a difference on a build where every gram has been argued over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe bar tapers gradually from a 48mm clamp area toward the first bends, keeping cable housing positioned cleanly under tape. Grooves on the tops guide cables whether you run them in front or behind, so the finished build stays tidy. The shallow drop and short reach suit riders who spend time in the hooks but don't want to commit to a deep, aggressive bend — the oval-curved hooks themselves are shaped for comfort under sustained effort. A Traditional Bend option is also available for riders who prefer more drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eZipp SL Road Bar Specs at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"specs_at_a_glance\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170g (42cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamp diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48mm \u003c!-- VERIFY: confirm 31.8mm or 48mm clamp — existing description says 48mm taper zone, not necessarily clamp diameter --\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84.5mm (Short\/Shallow variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128mm (Short\/Shallow variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable widths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38cm, 42cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBend options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short\/Shallow, Traditional Bend\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zipp","offers":[{"title":"38cm \/ No Color \/ Traditional Bend","offer_id":43594845290540,"sku":"10045759","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"42cm \/ No Color \/ Short \/ Shallow","offer_id":43594845323308,"sku":"10045757","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42cm \/ No Color \/ Traditional Bend","offer_id":43594845356076,"sku":"10045761","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/zipp-sl-road-bar-9247618.jpg?v=1771294568","url":"https:\/\/ricycles.com\/products\/zipp-sl-road-bar","provider":"RA Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}