Handle Bar

One of the growing trends in cycling is the ability to create your own bike built to your own specifications. You can do this by going to a specialist bike builder but that can get really expensive. One of the ways a lot of people end up with a custom built bike is through the gradual customisation of their existing bike.

One of the first things that tends to be changed in the handlebar and this could be for a couple of reasons. Firstly, because the riding position isn't quite right for the rider, maybe they have to have too much of their body weight over the handlebars making them feel unstable or maybe the handlebars feel too far away to control the bike properly. The other reason is essentially to enhance the looks of your bike and to maybe make it stand out a little from everyone else. New handlebars are one of the easiest changes to make which will address all of the above.

There are many different types of handlebar design available as after-market products to help you resolve a problem with your riding position or simply to enhance the looks of your bike.

Drop Handlebars

Drop handlebars are the type of handlebar you traditionally see on road bikes or track cycles. They have a short straight tube which then bends away from the rider and drops into a deep C shape. This allows the rider to adopt a number of riding positions. A casual ride may mean a more upright position with the hands resting on top of the handlebars. A racing position will more than likely require the rider to drop his body forwards with his hands on the bottom part of the C.

Flat Handlebars

Flat handlebars are the type of handlebar you normally see on a mountain bike. These tend to have a more or less straight tube which may curve very slightly towards the rider.

Riser Handlebars

Riser handlebars are a variation of the flat handlebar mentioned above but they rise upwards from the centre clamp area. This design allows for a shorter distance to the rider's hands and so will allow him to adopt a riding position where his body isn't so much over the front wheel.

Pursuit Handlebars

Pursuit handlebars, which are also sometimes known as bull horn handlebars because of their appearance. Their use comes from dedicated track racing where the position is ideal for pursuit riding. One way in which you could make your own bullhorn handlebars if you have a road bike is to cut the drop off your drop handlebars and remount them upside down. This won't be a perfect solution but it will give you a similar riding position.

There are many other variations of the above which have been developed for different purposes and specialisms and it is always worth having a good look around at what'a available as there is bound to be something that will give you the effect you are looking for.

There are many different types of handlebar available to choose from within the pages of bicyclestuff.co.uk for mountain bikes, road bikes and more.

Handle Bar (set) $8 Handle Bar (set)

Meinl Leather Handle-Bar $24.99 Meinl Leather Handle-Bar

Handle Bar for HPI Savage XL $14.7 Handle Bar for HPI Savage XL

Garmin / HANDLE BAR MOUNT / 010-10725-00 $18.75 Garmin - HANDLE BAR MOUNT - 010-10725-00

Handle Bar $25.78 Handle Bar Assembly for 150cc and 125cc GY6 engine based Sport Style scooters. Fits other makes and models. Shop the largest selection of scooter parts , gas scooters , electric scooters , and motorized scooters for sale. Handlebar Overall Length: 25 inches Outer Diameter of Handle Bar end: 22 mm Inner Diameter of Bottom Stem: 24 mm

Lower Handle Bar Holder $6.93 Universal style Lower handle bar holder for ATV's. Shop the largest selection of scooter parts , gas scooters , electric scooters , and motorized scooters for sale.

Chrome Handle Bar Set $64.47 High Angle Chrome Handlebar set with a reinforced Center Bar. Fits most makes and models of Full-Size Street Legal Scooters. Please Note: This is a High Angle Bar that will change steering style. Overall Width 24" OD of Handle bar end 22 mm

Croozer 01101106, Handle Bar Console Kid for 1 $20 Console for Croozer Handle Bar 1 Child

Croozer 01101107, Handle Bar Console Kid for 2 $20 Console for Croozer Handle Bar 2 Child

8801318-95 T-Bar Handle Kit: Stainless $90 T-Bar Handle Kit inStainless Steel

SupraBar butterfly tri-bar w/revolving handle $118.95 SupraBar butterfly tri-bar w/revolving handle

Olympic Hip Bar w/Raise Handle $156.95 Olympic Hip Bar w/Raise Handle

Handle Bar Clamps $8.92 ATV and dirt bike handle bar clamps. These clamps come on a wide variety of vehicles. Shop the largest selection of scooter parts , gas scooters , electric scooters , and motorized scooters for sale.

Handle Bar Clamp $5.45 Handle bar clamp for X7 super pocket bikes known as the FS529 and FS529A. Sold individually, please order a quantity of 2 for a set. 37 mm bolt hole spacing 27 mm wide 30 mm high 55 mm length

LKGT3032CR Gourmet Pullout Spray Single Handle Bar $289.99 Elkay LKGT3032CR Gourmet Pullout Spray Single Handle Bar Faucet

EPIC Handle Bar Tube Mount $16.99 EPIC HANDLE BAR TUBE MOUNTMounts to handle bars of your mountain bike or ATV cross bars, will accommodate any bars up to 2" in diameter.FeaturesSpring tension release clipDetachable clip spacers fit a wide range of bar circumferencesAdjustable clamp screw

4905ORB Camerist One-handle High Arc Bar Faucet in Oil Rubbed $169 Camerist One-handle High Arc Bar Faucet

4905CSL Camerist One-handle High Arc Bar Faucet in Classic $159 Camerist One-handle High Arc Bar Faucet

4905C Camerist One-handle High Arc Bar Faucet in $129 Camerist One-handle High Arc Bar Faucet

5996CSL Monticello Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet in Classic $199.99 Monticello Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet

5996 Monticello Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet in $131 Monticello Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet

5994PW Vestige Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet in $193 Vestige Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet

5994ORB Vestige Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet in Oil Rubbed $193 Vestige Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet

5994CSL Vestige Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet in Classic $184 Vestige Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet

5994 Vestige Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet in $143 Vestige Two-handle High Arc Bar Faucet

Bar Handle Casting Mold $23.95 Create your own unique cabinet and drawer pulls. Mold measures 6 x 5 and creates two 1 x 4-1/2 bar handles. These casting molds are specifically designed to work with hardware kit 93202 (sold separately). For complete instructions click on View User Manual.

LKEC2012CR Explore Single Handle Bar $282 Elkay Explore Single Handle Bar FaucetLike the American spirit the Explore sink and faucet family was founded on classic ideals transformed by individual interpretation From country to cottage to cozy urban decors Explore offers a fresh alternative t...

LKEC2012AS Explore Single Handle Bar $395 Elkay Explore Single Handle Bar FaucetLike the American spirit the Explore sink and faucet family was founded on classic ideals transformed by individual interpretation From country to cottage to cozy urban decors Explore offers a fresh alternative t...

LKEC2012LS Explore Single Handle Bar $365 Elkay Explore Single Handle Bar FaucetLike the American spirit the Explore sink and faucet family was founded on classic ideals transformed by individual interpretation From country to cottage to cozy urban decors Explore offers a fresh alternative t...

Epic Stealth Cam / EPIC Handle Bar Tube Mount / STC-EPCHBM $22.52 Epic Stealth Cam - EPIC Handle Bar Tube Mount - STC-EPCHBM

LKD2448BH ADA Compliant Double Handle Cast Spout Bar $263 Elkay LKD2448BH ADA Compliant Double Handle Cast Spout Bar Faucet

5955CSL Camerist One-handle High Arc Pulldown Bar Faucet in Classic $215 Camerist One-handle High Arc Pulldown Bar Faucet

5955 Camerist One-handle High Arc Pulldown Bar Faucet in $215 Camerist One-handle High Arc Pulldown Bar Faucet

8080695-0 Standard Length Door Panel w/ T Bar Handle: $282 Standard Length Door Panel w T Bar Handle inWhite

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