What does the Handlebar do?
Lets the rider steer, holds the brake levers and shifters, and supports the upper body.
Cockpit / Steering Component study
Handlebar
The bar that the rider holds to steer. Common shapes include drop bars and flat bars.
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How does it work?
Turning the handlebar rotates the stem and fork steerer, which turns the front wheel. The bar's shape decides the hand positions available to the rider.
Materials & Construction
Materials commonly used to make the Handlebar.
Aluminium
A light metal alloy and the most common material for frames and parts on entry-level and mid-range bicycles.
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A composite made from layers of carbon fibre sheets bonded with resin. Engineers can arrange the layers to make a part stiff in one direction and more flexible in another.
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A strong and durable iron-based alloy. It is used for frames as well as for parts that wear quickly, such as chains, cassette sprockets and brake rotors.
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