PRO introduces the Vibe Sprint “Mark Cavendish Star Series” handlebar and stem: a no-compromise cockpit for the most demanding and victorious sprinter in the peloton. Cavendish (Team HTC-Columbia) is very particular about the technical details of his bike and the bar and stem are a major focus in this. Besides the functionality, Mark was also very keen on the final design of “his” cockpit. After all, the products are bearing his name…

Stem
The stem-body is of a unidirectional carbon in monocoque design for an ultimate rigidity and responsiveness. Together with the integrated CNC alloy top- and front-cap this stem definitely has the X-factor! The rigidity of this stem is almost double compared to a regular PRO Vibe 7S stem. The stem will be available in 105, 120 and 135mm lengths. Weight will be from 170 grams.

Handlebar
The bar will be produced of a reinforced alloy, with an internally splined construction, instead of carbon which can be unpredictable after a crash. By adding four splines in the already oversized top-section of the bar, the rigidity is increased with 9% compared to a regular PRO Vibe 7S handlebar. You can imagine that even 1% can be decisive in a shoulder-to-shoulder sprint at 70kmph. This handlebar will exclusively be available in an anatomic bend, in three widths: 40, 42 and 44 cm. Weight will be from 295 grams.

Both the stems and handlebars will be separately available at your local PRO dealer from the first week of June 2010.

PRO
PRO is a registered cycling accessories brand, owned by Shimano Inc. and meeting its quality standards. Management and R&D is carried out by the Shimano Europe head office in The Netherlands, the products are being distributed worldwide through the Shimano Distribution Network. PRO produces mid to high-end products, developed in close co-operation with professional teams and riders. PRO Powers Your Performance.