Following Prof. Griz's lead another weight reduction has occurred with the JRB Bridge. This time in the spreader bars:

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The 2 OEM spreader bars weigh 242.8 grams=8.56
The Carbon Fiber replacements weigh 122.9 grams=4 ounces

You might not be able to tell from the pics but one spreader is only 20 inches wide and this one is intended for the foot end where so much spread is not needed.

So 4.5 ounces saved! Combine this with Griz's weight reduction and we have a contender.

The hard details from the manufacturer:

Total length of combined long AL spreader 32"
Each part is 17" long x .676" ID x .742" OD
Al pc 1 with ferrule: 66 grams (ferrule is .583" x 675" x 4")
AL pc 2 without ferrule: 56 grams
AL total: 122 grams

Total length of combined long carbon spreader - 32"
Each part is 17" long x .625" x .693"
Carbon 1 with ferrule: 40 grams (ferrule .500" x .623" x 3.75" "2 out and 1.75 in"
Carbon 2: 32 grams
Carbon long total: 72 grams


Total length of combined short carbon spreader - 20"
Each part is 11" long x .625" x .693"
Carbon 1 with ferrule: 30 grams (ferrule .500" x .623" x 3.75" "2 out and 1.75 in"
Carbon 2: 22 grams
Carbon short total: 52 grams

Combined weight of both carbon spreaders: 124 grams

If any are intersted:
Contact Adam Weeks-
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