Why We Like The PNW Components The Loam Carbon Handlebar
Upgrading to carbon fiber handlebars can help reduce fatigue in our hands and make for a more smooth and predictable ride. The PNW Components The Loam Carbon Handlebar is one of our favorite carbon handlebars for trail enduro or downhill riding. This bar comes in a 35mm diameter, has an 800mm width, and gives us the option of a 25mm or 38mm rise. PNW's wrist-saving geometry sports a 5-degree upsweep and a 10-degree backsweep to keep our wrists happy on long sustained descents.
Details
- Carbon fiber handlebar for aggressive mountain riding
- Premium carbon fiber UD layup gives us a lightweight and stiff construction
- Rated to be strong enough for e-Bikes and downhill riding
- Wrist-saving geometry situates our hands in the perfect position
- Item #PNW001Z
- Material
- carbon fiber
- Diameter
- 35mm
- Width
- 800mm
- Rise
- 25, 38mm
- Sweep
- [up] 5 degrees, [back] 10 degrees
- Claimed Weight
- 8.21oz (233g)
- Activity
- trail, enduro
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 6 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 10, 2025
Game changer for my wrists!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I have pretty arthritic wrists and carpel tunnel. Decided to try these to see if the back sweep and carbon dampening would help. They do! The PNW Loam Carbon bars feel great. I’m also really liking the 38mm rise. Definitely a good product.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
April 4, 2025
2º, that's why I have this on 3 bikes
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 35mm rise
If you're particular about fit, and the standard 8-degree backsweep feels like it's forcing your hands into a straight-ahead position, this awesome 10-degree backsweep bar is for you. Forget that everything PNW makes is gorgeous, that's nice, and the bar feel is top quality, that's expected. Those two degrees are noticeable for some of us, and that's why I have the same bar on each of my bikes (Full-squishy, singlespeed, gravel)
September 23, 2024
The backsweep sold me on this bar
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 35mm x 38mm riser
I have been experiencing minor discomfort on the outside of my hand after riding an hour or so. Despite adjusting my current carbon bar I couldn’t resolve the issue. I finally concluded if I had a little more backsweep the edge of the bar would fit my hand better. Current bar has 8 degrees backsweep. PNW Loam has 10 degrees. That was the ticket. Immediately the Loam bar felt comfortable and continues to do so after hours of riding. It dampens vibrations and responds 100% to rider input. It is not flexy at all. Way to go PNW!
May 11, 2024
Disappear on the Bike.
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 25mm rise
The Loam handlebar has a great feel. I really like the extra degree of back sweep. They also do a great job of muting out some chatter. I installed these bars and basically forgot they were there. They are super comfortable. I also appreciated the subdued graphics. You can go crazy with a sticker kit if you want
April 19, 2024
Exceeded expectations
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I started with the range aluminum bar and liked the bend but wanted a little more rise. The 38 mil rise was perfect for me and the bar has better dampening than the range bar. Overall happy with my purchase.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
December 4, 2023
Great upgrade from my stock aluminum bar
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I replaced the stock bar on my Orbea Wild with this and find it to be more comfortable than the old bar. Not worried about weight savings on the eMTB, but is is noticeably lighter than the aluminum bar. It is the same width, so cockpit layout is perfect. I do like the additional sweep, too. Overall a great upgrade.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
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