Unidirectional carbon fiber shaped for aerodynamics changes how a handlebar performs at speed. The SES Aero Road Bar from ENVE uses wind tunnel and CFD-validated profiles to minimize drag where it matters most, but the real aerodynamic gains come from rider positioning rather than the bar itself. The narrow tops naturally guide your hands into a tighter stance that shrinks your frontal area without forcing an uncomfortable reach. Your body creates the majority of aerodynamic drag on a bike, so a bar that encourages a sustainable aero position delivers more benefit than marginal profile improvements. This is the bar that puts you in a faster position you can actually hold for the duration of a race or fast group ride.

The SES Aero Road Bar measures width differently than conventional handlebars. ENVE uses a dual measurement system where the first number represents hood width and the second indicates drop width. A 41/46cm bar, for example, measures 41cm center-to-center at the hoods and flares to 46cm at the drops. That 5cm of flare opens up wrist clearance in the drops for confident handling during sprints, criterium racing, and technical descents. The compact geometry pairs a 79mm reach with 127mm of drop, keeping your hands close to the brake levers across all hand positions without requiring excessive forward lean to access the drops.

Internal routing accommodates both mechanical and electronic shifting systems. The bar ends are specifically designed to house a Shimano Di2 junction box, keeping wiring contained and protected within the handlebar structure. ENVE's IN-Route system compatibility means you can pair this bar with their IN-Route Aero Stem for fully concealed cable runs on compatible frames, eliminating exposed housing entirely. The integrated bar end plugs finish the setup with a clean transition from tape to carbon that maintains the aerodynamic profile through the bar ends.... Read More