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images by Nick Salazar   •   Jun 13, 2012   •   hits 53,793

The Shimano Pro Missile Evo bar is a sight to behold.
 
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The PRO Missile Evo has been showing up on a lot of high-end bike builds from the likes of Specialized, Scott, Avanti, and others. So what makes this bar so special? In short, the bar is the sleekest aftermarket bar available, especially for use with Di2. And although it seems like a pretty simple setup, there is actually a lot going on that warrants a deeper look. Read the full review for all the info.


The Shimano Pro Missile Evo bar is a sight to behold.

The Evo bar does have a fair amount of adjustment, but does give some things up in its pursuit of clean lines and aerdynamic excellence.

The frontal profile of the bar is beautifully minimal.

When paired with Di2, the bar remains just as clean as you see here, since the cables all stay internal.

The arm cups can be moved forward or backward independently of the extensions.

Even from behind, the bar is incredibly clean.

The Evo's 15-degree rise extension is a great complement for Di2 shifters.

The Evo bar and stem can be used independently, but were born to be together.

The bars offer two width options for the extensions, and then the arm cups have two of their own.

All of the hardware sits in little countersunk holes to keep the frontal profile as clean as possible.

Even the two steerer pinch bolts face backwards for better airflow.

Reach adjustment occurs in discrete intervals - the mounting holes are 15mm apart.

The arm cups have two width options, independent of the full assembly width options.

The extensions have oval cross-sections, which provides stiffness and actually helps with assembly.

Two special threaded inserts are used to attach the extensions to the base bar, and to the arm cups.

Here's what the clever inserts look like - they are textured on the side to prevent slipping during assembly.

Because the bars are oval, the threaded inserts only fit in the direction they're supposed to.

Brake and Di2 shift cables exit via these ports on the rear of the wing section, and go right into the Evo stem.

With is faceplate removed, you can see how the Evo stem cables route.

Stack can be adjusted independently for extensions and arm cups. Spacers can be added or removed to either stack.





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