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Handlebars usually refer to the steering mechanism for Bicycle s and Motorcycle s; the equivalent of a Steering Wheel , though used in conjunction with the rider's balance or centre of gravity to steer. There three most common types of bicycle handlebar are
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  • drop handlebars, as used on Road , Track and Cyclocross bicycles.

  • flat or upright handlebars, as used on Mountain , Utility Bicycle s and Hybrid Bicycle s. This type of handlebar frequently has Bar End s added.

  • cruiser handlebars, as used on cruiser bicycles. These tend to be long so that the rider can sit upright.


Additional types include:
  • Triathlon Bars , or aero bars

  • bullhorn handlebars, used with dedicated triathlon bars

  • moustache handlebars


Handlebar design is a trade-off between several desirable qualities:

  • Enabling the rider to assume an Aerodynamic position.

  • Enabling the rider to change body positions during long rides, preventing Fatigue .

  • Providing necessary Lever age to steer the bicycle.


A Handlebar Moustache is a man's upper-lip facial hair grown long and waxed, with the overall shape of a bicycle's handlebar.