The drool started flowing the first time we set our eyes on the Syntace VRO adjustable handlebar system. Racers and bike industry insiders know that Syntace make incredibly light but brutally strong stems and bars. Syntace is a small German company renowned for their obsessive attention to detail, backed up by the infamous Red Monster testing machine. Syntace bar clamps allow riders to adjust the height and reach of their bars for a perfect fit. Upgraded for 2008 with additional CNC machining for lighter weight. The Syntace VRO clamps are paired with the custom-designed Kinetix Pro handlebar which is made from double-butted 7050 aluminum for light weight. The Kinetix bar also features a comfortably ergonomic 12 degree bend.