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One Up Components makes some of my favorite cockpit parts, I’ve been riding their carbon riser bar for years and it’s amazing. Same with their 2nd generation dropper post.
So, when they introduced an alloy version of a handlebar that adds a little flex to soften blows, I was intrigued. And when their 3rd gen dropper promised significant weight savings, I reached out. Here’s how it all came together, starting with actual weights. One Up Cockpit – Actual Weights (and Details)
Actual weights for the front end are: Handlebar: 348g
Grips: 103g (pair)
Stem: 160g (35mm length)
180mm V3 on the left, 150mm V2 on the right. The new One Up V3 dropper on the left is a 180mm travel post and weighs 484g. That’s compared to the 150mm V2 dropper on the right at 500g.So, longer travel for less weight…yes, please. 180mm V3 on the left, 150mm V2 on the right. At a glance it’s hard to tell them apart save for graphics and the ridges on the collar. Read our launch coverage for all the tech details, but basically it’s a new, lighter cartridge with fixed air pressure that saves most of the weight. I tested One Up’s Thin Grips, which are 29mm in diameter and 138mm long. They also make Standard (30mm diameter, but with ridges on the bottom, and Thick Grips (32-35mm diameter). All come in six colors plus Black, […]
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