SALSA CYCLES COWCHIPPER BAR | 24° Flared Drop Bar for Long-Distance Rides
Salsa's signature gravel handlebar, combining road bike agility with off-road stability.
From paved road cruising to gravel roads and long tours, the SALSA CYCLES COWCHIPPER BAR is an adventure drop bar designed for comfortable riding on diverse terrain.
Its main feature is the wide drop shape with a 24° flare. This naturally opens the elbows when holding the drops, providing excellent stability and control on rough terrain and during high-speed descents.
With a compact design of 116mm drop and 68mm reach, transitioning from the hoods to the drops is smooth. It maintains a natural, road-bike-like feel while adding the reassurance needed for gravel and touring.
Made from lightweight yet high-strength 6061-T6 aluminum, it's compatible with Anything Cradle and clip-on aerobars, making it suitable for a wide range of uses, from day rides to long-distance bikepacking.
Features
- Lightweight and high-strength 6061-T6 aluminum construction
- Excellent stability and control with 24° flare
- Compact design with 116mm drop and 68mm reach
- Natural wrist position with 12° drop angle
- 120mm clamp width compatible with Anything Cradle and aerobars
- Clip-on aerobar compatible
- Wide range of sizes from 38cm to 52cm
- Ideal for touring, gravel, and bikepacking
- External cable routing specification
SPEC
- Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Clamp Diameter: 31.8mm
- Clamp Width: 120mm
- Width (C-C): 38 / 40 / 42 / 44 / 46 / 48 / 50 / 52cm
- Drop: 116mm
- Reach: 68mm
- Flare: 24°
- Drop Angle: 12°
- Color: Black
- Weight: 322g (44cm)
- Cable Routing: External
The COWCHIPPER is a highly favored gravel handlebar, and it's easy to see why. The 24° flare is more effective than it looks, significantly improving stability when gripping the drops.
It's not as extreme as the WOODCHIPPER, and the transition from a road bike feels natural, making it recommended for those trying flared bars for the first time. It achieves a high level of balance between paved road cruising performance and off-road reassurance.
With a very wide range of sizes, it suits everything from touring bikes to race-oriented gravel bikes. This drop bar is perfect for riders who want to ride comfortably for long hours.
