Life Time has decided to outlaw drop-bar mountain bikes at both the Big Sugar and the Leadville Trail 100 MTB races for 2026, ...

Keegan Swenson won the last two editions on drop-bar mountain bikes. In 2024, Swenson used a hardtail mountain bike with drop ...

Shock rule update citing 'safety and compatibility' marks end of an era of experimental front-ends at iconic race.

Race organiser Life Time has banned drop handlebars from the Leadville Trail 100 and Little Sugar races as a ‘safety measure’ ...

Handlebars. There’s a bit more to them than just a bent tube. They're not only an essential for physically holding on to your bike, but also a key aspect of how it feels on the trail and, more ...

Recently I've been thinking a lot about handlebar and stem setup and how they can have an overarching effect on a bike's performance. It's a complicated subject too which can have dramatic effects on ...

Cast you mind back 10 years and the idea of rocking up at an XC race with 740mm wide bars would be tantamount to heresy amongst the Lycra-clad, leg-shaving world. Most riders were on 600mm and under, ...

While they come in various forms, handlebars are a vital component on virtually every type of bike. From the standard 10-speed, to the cargo hauler, to the lean-back recumbent, a bicycle's handlebars ...