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Life Time’s drop bar ban was made in the interest of fairness, claims Payson McElveen

Elite rider Payson McElveen steps in to shed more light on Life Time's controversial drop bar ban

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 09:28
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A ban on drop bars by the organisers of America’s most famous mountain bike race won’t actually solve any problems

Famously won on a drop barred MTB last year, Life Time has announced its ban on curly bars in its Leadville and Big Sugar races but is this a positive step?

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 16:17
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Why are people riding drop handlebars on mountain bikes?: Cory Wallace on the realities of drop bar off-road riding

We catch up with multiple 24-Hour MTB World Champion Cory Wallace, a veteran of both dropped and flat bars at Leadville and elsewhere, to hear his thoughts and experiences on riding both in off-road race anger.

Thu, Aug 21, 2025 14:29
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Shimano brings its CUES ecosystem to drop bar bikes

Gravel riders and all-terrain commuters who want a tough, compatible and affordable drop-bar groupset now have a range of new options from Shimano.

Thu, Jan 30, 2025 16:00
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Gravel specific products you never knew you needed

The top things we reckon everyone needs

Thu, Nov 09, 2023 10:58
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Assos’ new jacket doubles as a handlebar bag

Two or... Three in one?

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 08:18
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11 things to put in the ends of your handlebar

From cash to electronic shifting gadgets

Sun, Oct 31, 2021 12:00
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5 cool things from Endura, Scott, CST, Maxxis and Chrome

Psychedelic jerseys and brand new tyres

Tue, May 25, 2021 09:51
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Straight Cut Bagel Bar Bag review

Well made, very weatherproof and extremely stable – well worth the asking price

£70.00
Wed, Apr 28, 2021 19:00
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Shotgun Child Bike Seat + Handlebars Combo review

Effective, adjustable and well made, if a bit fiddly – and can't deal with very wide tubes

£147.00
Fri, Apr 09, 2021 15:00
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