Columbus, the renowned Milanese frame tubing and components manufacturer, has announced the expansion of its collection of carbon handlebars and forks with a range of components across road, allroad and gravel riding. Three new lightweight integrated handlebars – the first integrated offerings in the Columbus range – are introduced, alongside three new carbon forks, a culmination of over a century of innovation and heritage in tubing and component manufacturing.
New performance cockpit solutions come in three fully integrated handlebars – the aero, lightweight Spirit Racing integrated bar and stem, designed for the road. The new Futura cockpit is tailored for allroad riding with a super compact geometry and wide flare; whilst the new Cento integrated bar and stem is engineered for gravel adventures.
These new additions join the already accomplished Trittico road handlebar and stem options.
Columbus adds two new Gravel specific carbon forks with the Futura Fast Gravel, designed for racing gravel at the front of the pack without compromising ride feel; and the Futura Divide, crafted for those more adventurous days in the saddle and accommodating 29” wheels and 2.3” tyres. Alongside these, Columbus has also launched the new Trefoil Allroad fork, joining the existing Trefoil Road version, for increased versatility and tyre choice for when the road ends and the adventure takes you off the beaten track.
Victor Luis, Chairman of Columbus stated, “For more than a century, Columbus has built its reputation on advancing the materials and engineering at the soul of cycling. The Components range carries that same philosophy forward, now offering a complete, expertly engineered system for road, gravel and everything in between. Every option is developed with a focus on thoughtful design, performance, durability and refined handling, so that riders feel the difference in confidence and control over any distance.
“The introduction of our first fully integrated cockpit solutions is a natural evolution of the range — a considered step that brings greater precision and integration to the front end for riders looking for performance without compromising design.”
The popular Futura Adventure fork has also benefited from an upgrade, with a slightly new design allowing for increased tyre clearance of up to 32” – making the Futura Adventure the only fork in the Columbus range compatible with the new 32” standard of mountain bikes – for improved stability, traction, and rollover.
