Handlebar Type
Attribute
| Name | Type | Units | Depends On | Category | Subcategory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handlebar Type | Category | none | none | Mechanical | Components |
Handlebar Type indicates the handlebar type (shape).
Handlebar Types
Riser
A riser handlebar is similar to a flat bar, except the bar rises up from the central clamp area.
Common on: mountain, hybrid and urban bikes.
Drop
A drop handlebar is designed to promote an low, aerodynamic riding position reducing drag. Drop handlebars are traditionally very narrow, ranging from 360mm to 520mm.
Common on: road, gravel, and adventure bikes.
Flat
A flat handlebar is characterized by being completely flat. Flat bars are typically narrow and in many cases have a small amount of backsweep (2-10 degree bend towards the rider).
Common on: mountain, hybrid, fixed gear and urban bikes.
Cruiser
A cruiser handlebar is similar to a riser bar, except they have a large amount of backsweep which promotes a more upright and relaxed riding position.
Common on: urban and cruiser bikes.
Other
The site tracks several other handlebar types but they are relatively uncommon and are grouped together under the "other" category for search and display.
See also: Handlebar Width
Attribute Type
This attribute is of type "Category".
Distribution
The current distribution of Handlebar Type values for searchable bikes in our database is shown below:
Search Criteria
Handlebar Type can be used as a search criteria by selecting which category options you want to consider. The search criteria will include bikes in the search results that meet the criteria while excluding other bikes.