Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem - AB02
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Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem - AB02
Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem - AB02
The Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem AB02 is a carbon integrated barstem that Black Inc calls the new benchmark aero barstem for road and gravel. Read the overview
At a glance
- Material
- Carbon fiber
- Reach
- 80mm
- Drop
- 120mm
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Overview
What is the Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem AB02 built for?
The Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem AB02 is a carbon integrated barstem that Black Inc calls the new benchmark aero barstem for road and gravel. Black Inc says it gets its speed two ways: it helps the rider reach a more aero position, and it slices the air more efficiently. The tops have a 40mm mid-depth profile, and the narrower hoods let you rest your hands on the horns of the levers with your forearms flat, which Black Inc says reduces your frontal area. Chris Froome contributed to its development after riding the Factor OSTRO VAM and feeling it deserved a barstem upgrade.
The tops sweep back 3 degrees with chamfered corners that add wrist clearance when sprinting, and the drops flare 7 degrees to measure 29mm wider than the hoods. For road, Black Inc says to size the bar at the drops for narrower hoods and a more aero position; for gravel, size it at the hoods for the added control of wider drops. Fully internal cable routing is supported for electronic and disc brake groupsets only. The Black Inc V10 computer mount is included and works with Wahoo and Garmin computers, though Black Inc lists the Garmin 1050 and Wahoo Elemnt ACE as not compatible. Black Inc designed the AB02 to pull double duty as both a road and a gravel bar.
All the specs
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MPN HB-BIA319CC36140-BK
Sensors and connectivity1 spec
- Computer Mount Not Compatible With
- Garmin 1050, Wahoo Elemnt ACE
Build and box2 specs
- Material
- Carbon fiber
- MPN
- HB-BIA319CC36140-BK (36cm / 140mm), HB-BIA331CC40120-BK (40cm / 120mm)
Other details12 specs
- Model
- Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem AB02
- Size Range
- Widths of 36cm, 38cm, 40cm and 42cm; stem lengths of 80mm to 140mm in 10mm steps
- Finish
- UD matte and glossy
- Stem Angle
- -6 degrees
- Drop
- 120mm
- Reach
- 80mm
- Stack
- 39mm
- Flare (Drop Section)
- 7 degrees, drops 29mm wider than the hoods
- Backsweep (Top Section)
- 3 degrees
- Top Section Profile Depth
- 40mm
- Steerer Diameter
- 1-1/8 inch
- Internal Cable Routing
- Electronic and disc brake systems only
In the box
- Black Inc Computer Mount (V10)
- Compatible with Wahoo and Garmin computers
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Visit the Black Inc page →What groupsets does the Black Inc AB02 Aero Barstem support?
Black Inc says fully internal cable routing on the AB02 is supported for electronic and disc brake groupsets only.
Can the Black Inc AB02 Aero Barstem be used on a gravel bike?
Yes. Black Inc designed the AB02 as both a road and a gravel bar, using a 7 degree flare that places the drops 29mm wider than the hoods. For road, Black Inc says to size the bar at the drops and benefit from narrower hoods that place you in a more aero position. For gravel, size it at the hoods for the added control of wider drops when the terrain demands it.
What computer mount comes with the Black Inc AB02 Aero Barstem?
The AB02 includes the Black Inc Computer Mount (V10), which is compatible with Wahoo and Garmin computers. Black Inc lists the Garmin 1050 and Wahoo Elemnt ACE as not compatible. Black Inc describes the bar's mount as GoPro style, with angle adjustment and a more supported second mount for a light or action camera.
What sizes does the Black Inc AB02 integrated barstem come in?
Black Inc makes the AB02 in widths of 36cm, 38cm, 40cm and 42cm and stem lengths from 80mm to 140mm in 10mm steps.
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