Handlebars

Is it OK to never use the drops on your road bike?

Does it matter if you rarely use your drops? What if riding on the hoods is just more comfortable? We asked a pro bike fitter if not using your drops is really that much of an issue

Sun, Aug 18, 2024 11:00
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Best road bike handlebars 2026 — fine-tune your bike’s front end for comfort and performance

A set of the best road bike handlebars can truly transform your ride. Here's a selection of our favourites to suit all budgets

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 17:20
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6 of the best value bike upgrades — here’s what we’d spend our money on to get the best bike bang for our buck

What are the best bike upgrades you can make for the money? Here are the six places we'd invest in first, along with some product suggestions to start you off

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 14:06
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Salsa issues stop-ride on carbon handlebars due to safety risk

The recall affects Cowbell and Cowchipper Carbon handlebars and some complete bike builds

Fri, Jan 06, 2023 12:58
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Best road bike handlebars 2026 — fine tune your ride position for comfort and performance

Transform your ride with the best road bike handlebars

Sat, May 15, 2021 20:04
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7 of the widest gravel bike handlebars you can buy: broad bars for bikepackers and gravel grinders

Plus how to pick the right width and flare for you

Tue, Mar 24, 2020 14:44
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Cyclist impaled on brake lever after driver knocks him off bike

Firefighters needed to cut handlebars from bike before Dane Phillips was taken to hospital for surgery

Fri, Feb 08, 2019 17:45
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Easton and Enve launch new handlebars, stems and seat posts

Enve launches a gravel handlebar; Easton updates stem and seatpost range

Fri, Oct 26, 2018 11:05
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Ibis launch adjustable width carbon handlebars – from 750mm to 800mm

Alloy inserts used to size up

Wed, Jul 18, 2018 08:40
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Tour Tech 2017: The handlebars the pros are riding, including Froome, Kittel, Bardet and more

The many shapes, bends and materials of the handlebars used by the Tour racers

Sat, Jul 08, 2017 12:00
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