The Salsa Cowchipper Drop Handlebar (Aluminum, 31.8mm, 44cm, Black) is a highly popular gravel and bikepacking handlebar designed to balance the speed of a traditional road bar with the off-road stability of a dirt drop. Featuring a radical 24° flare in the drops, it significantly boosts leverage and control when navigating loose gravel, technical descents, or heavily loaded rigs on multi-day tours.

Key Specifications

• Width: 44cm (measured center-to-center at the hoods; the flared ends extend much wider for maximum leverage).
• Clamp Diameter: 31.8mm with a wide 120mm center section.
• Drop & Reach: 116mm drop and a short 68mm reach for a comfortable, compact transition.
• Angles: 24° flare angle combined with a 12° drop angle for ergonomic wrist alignment.
• Material: Built from strong, lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum alloy.
• Finish: Bead-blasted matte black.

Core Features & Rider Benefits

• Designed for the Long Haul: Verified rider feedback highlights its exceptional comfort over massive distances, making it a go-to choice for mixed-surface touring and ultra-endurance events like the Great Divide.
• Front-End Cargo Friendly: The generous 120mm clamping area provides ample room to mount computers, lights, aero bars, or a handlebar bag setup like the Salsa Anything Cradle.
• Ergonomic Drop Access: The subtle 12° drop angle ensures that shifting and braking remain easy and natural to actuate, unlike more extreme, tilted dirt-drop configurations.