Shimano has just announced details of a new range of Carbon fibre trail components under its PRO brand named Tharsis.

PRO Tharsis Stem

Strong & lightweight monocoque carbon trail stem.  Reversible stem design (+6/-6) with integrated gap-cap and spacer.  Special front-clamp design (with ti-bolts) preventing bolt- and handlebar stress.  Diagonal steerer clamp construction
Extensions: 70-100mm
Weight: from 130g.

PRO Tharsis Handlebar

Lightweight and durable trail handlebar.  High-tech T800-1000 UD carbon with titanium reinforced center section.
Size: 710mm / 20mm rise / 8 backsweep / 4 upsweep, 31,8mm diam.
Weight: 195g.

PRO Tharsis Seatpost

Lightweight trail seatpost with 10mm offset.  Hightech T800 UD carbon material with reinforced clamping zone.  Incl. clamps for both metal and carbon saddle-rails
Sizes: 27.2, 30.9 and 31,6 x 375mm
Weight: 175g.

PRO Tharsis Grips

Lightweight trail grip with anatomic shape.  Tapered design for optimal shifting performance.  Internal locking system combined with low profile lock-ring and ti-bolts
Colour: Black or White
Weight: 120g./set