Yeah, They Are Worth It ...
Replaced the 44cm Bontrager ISO Core bars on my Trek Domane SLR9 AXS with the SES AR 42/47 after a bike fit. I've had lots of bikes and tried lots of different high end bars, these are the best to date. I'm 189cm, 96 kg, I find the stiffness to be spot on and the vibration dampening to be excellent. The flat tops are perfect for "puppy paws" riding on the tops and the shape is perfect when grinding up a steep ascent. The shape of the drops is perfect for my positioning and the amount of flare is great. I can take advantage of a narrower bar for better climbing out of the saddle and perhaps a bit more aerodynamic position while having a good compact and comfortable position in the drops. Really, really happy with these, I think ENVE nailed the design, materials, and construction. I'll be putting these on the new gravel bike I'm building as well.