{"product_id":"armstrong-mk-ii-carbon-mast","title":"Armstrong Mk II Carbon Mast","description":"\u003ch4\u003eArmstrong Mk II Carbon Mast \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmstrong original mast re-engineered. A stiff carbon mast at an accessible price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foundation of the carbon mast range, the Mk lI Carbon Mast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.8mm offers strong value and versatility. It's ideal for riders upgrading from alloy, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebuilding fundamentals, or looking for a reliable carbon mast that works across all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mk II Carbon Mast is the most accessible entry into the Armstrong carbon mast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erange. Re engineered from the original design, it delivers a stable, predictable ride with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe added benefits of carbon performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a 15.8 mm profile focused on control and forgiveness, it provides a smooth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econfidence building experience across all disciplines, making it the ideal upgrade for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eriders stepping into carbon for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStable and Predictable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 15.8 mm profile prioritizes control and ease of use, creating a smooth, forgiving ride \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat builds confidence from the first session. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe refined carbon layup delivers dependable stiffness without feeling overly technical, 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