What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I've installed the Alpinist Cockpit II on a few climbing-focused builds, and it instantly makes the bike feel lighter and more responsive. The tops have a noticeably wider platform that keeps my hands comfortable during long climbs, and the slight flare at the drops gives extra confidence when descending fast."Long climbs and big mountain days demand efficiency everywhere we can find it. The Roval Alpinist Cockpit II gives us that advantage, trimming weight at the front of the bike while improving comfort where we spend the most time-our hands. Specialized developed this cockpit using extensive Retul and Body Geometry fit data, shaping it to support our palms on the tops and maintain confident control through every climb and descent. The redesigned D-shaped tops increase surface area and reduce pressure on our hands during long efforts, helping us stay comfortable when the road tilts skyward for miles at a time. Despite its ultralight construction, the cockpit offers impressive compliance, delivering significantly more vibration damping than more rigid race cockpits. Integrated cable routing keeps our setup clean while remaining compatible with Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo drivetrains, giving us pro-level integration without sacrificing flexibility for different builds.