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ALTERNATE VIEWS
SLC2 Bar

Sprinters love it. World championships medalist Katie Compton rode it throughout the 2008-9 cyclocross season. ITU triathletes use it with aero extensions like the VukaClip.

The SLC2 satisfies even the most demanding riders with a massively stiff handlebar that's clip-on compatible and weighs just 190g (SS drops, 42cm o-o). To get there, we started out by keeping more than 60% of the bar width at the same 31.8mm diameter as the clamp area. Then we strategically redesigned the carbon laminate structure, adding strength around the clamp to handle clip-on extensions and stiffness to handle sprinting loads.

Despite its stout characteristics, the SLC2 cuts no corners in terms of ride quality due to Zipp's vibration absorbing VCLC technology. The only Zipp drop bar designed for clip-on extensions, the SLC2 is the perfect complement to the VukaClip with your choice of VukaExtensions.

Sizes (out-out) 40, 42, 44, 46cm
Weight (SS 42 cm) 190g
Clamp Diameter 31.8
Ergo Bend Yes
Traditional Bend Yes
Short-Shallow Bend Yes
Clip Compatible Yes
Max Brake Lever Torque 8NM
PRODUCT REVIEWS: ON TEST: ZIPP SLC2 HANDLEBARS  November 2009

RoadBikeAction.com reviews the Zipp SLC2 bar.  Check it out here.

Great Endurance Bars!  August 2009

Fixedgearfever.com recently reviewed the Zipp SLC2 handlebars.  They put them through the test on the Dick Lane Velodrome.... Click here to read more.

“Fuori i muscoli!” by Alessandro Turci, Ciclismo  February 2009

The Italian magazine, Ciclismo, reviews Zipp's 808, SLC2, SL145, Tangente Tire, VumaQuad and 88/188 hub.

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Testrider.com  December 2008

Check out the video review from testrider.com.

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The Racing Post  December 2008

It's a shame that I let the perception of the safety of carbon bars and stem keep me from purchasing them earlier. Now that I've ridden with them, I wish I had acquired them a long time ago.

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Roadcyclinguk.com  August 2008

Zipp makes loads of carbon parts. Wheels, stems, handlebars and cranks, all sharing the company's driving force of absolute performance.
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Tech Blog  August 2008

This summer Katie and I have been testing Zipp carbon SLC2 handlebars and the result is we are now sporting these bars for the cyclocross season...
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Bar Drop Diagram [pdf]  

These are diagrams of our bar shape options with detailed measurements.

Bar Specs [pdf]  

Download a pdf of our bar specs from the 2009 Zipp Catalog.