Shot peened: Millions of tiny steel shots are blasted at high velocity at the bar, breaking the surface tension of the material and leaving a textured surface finish. The process increases the fatigue life and durability of the bar. Anodized finish: The a Renthal® Road handlebars are a 7/8" (22.2 mm) diameter handlebar that utilizes the same materials and manufacturing process as their championship winning motocross handlebars. For Road Use Only, these bars come without a cross brace (except the Street-Fighter and Grom/MSX125 bends, which are the only models to feature a cross brace and bar pad) and are available in five non-model-specific bends to suit a wide range of motorcycl 7/8" diameter: The external diameter is 7/8" (22.2 mm). This is a standard fitment found on most bikes. All controls are designed to meet this specific diameter.