RACE FACE
THE NEW ERA 55 HANDLEBAR
DELIVERING CONFIDENCE, COMFORT, AND CONTROL
FOR TRAIL AND ENDURO RIDERS
April 10, 2025
High-rise handlebars are popping up everywhere, from the DH World Cup circuit to the bikes of core riders looking for better control on steep descents and improved pedaling comfort. For 2025, Race Face introduces the Era 55mm Rise Handlebar, expanding our Era GL Tuned carbon handlebar lineup with a confidence-inspiring, fatigue-reducing high-rise option. This makes Era 55mm bars the only high-rise compliance-tuned carbon bars on the market.
SIT HIGHER. DESCEND HARDER. RIDE LONGER.
More riders are exploring the benefits of high-rise handlebars in trail and enduro applications. A higher bar positions riders in a way that better absorbs impacts, maintains control in steep terrain, and allows them to adopt a more ergonomic posture on long climbs. Until now, high-rise options with premium ride quality were limited—but that changes with the Era 55mm Rise Handlebar.
WHAT’S NEW WITH THE ERA 55MM RISE HANDLEBAR?
Optimized for Descending
- High-rise bars encourage more elbow bend while descending, putting riders in a better position to absorb impacts and control their bikes as needed.
- More control in steep, technical terrain for increased confidence and maneuverability.
Better Climbing Comfort
- Higher bars promote a more upright posture, reducing strain on the lower back and improving long-ride comfort.
Race Face GL Tune Carbon Construction
- Engineered to reduce arm fatigue while maintaining stiffness and control.
- A balance of vibration damping and responsiveness for aggressive riding.
More Options, More Control
- With the Era (carbon) and Turbine (aluminum) handlebar lines, riders now have 14 width, rise, and material options to fine-tune their cockpit.
Key Features:
- Rise: 55mm
- Material: GL Tuned Carbon
- Fatigue-reducing GL Tune for improved ride feel
- 6 colour options
- 2 width options: 780 and 800mm Widths – trimmable to 760
- eMTB Ready: Designed for the abuse of All-Mountain and Enduro riding, even on full-power e-bikes.
Era 55mm Rise Handlebar MSRP: $169 USD / $210 CAD / €170 EU / $249 AUD
HIGH-RISE. HIGH PERFORMANCE.
With the Era 55mm Rise Handlebar, riders gain the confidence to descend harder, the control to handle technical terrain, and the comfort to ride longer. It’s the high-rise option the industry has been missing—now part of Race Face’s premium handlebar collection.
Like all Race Face components, the Era 55mm Rise Handlebar is backed by our Lifetime Warranty, crashes included. For full warranty details, visit our Lifetime Warranty Information Page.