handlebars

Cyclist's steering mechanism

Handlebars are the steering mechanism on a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle—a bar with grips at each end that the rider holds and turns to control direction.

A handlebar mustache curves upward at the ends, resembling the shape.

The singular handlebar appears mainly in compounds: handlebar grips, handlebar bag.

bicycle

drop

Fall or release

  • riserStair's vertical portion
  • flatLacking vertical variation
  • bullhornPortable voice amplification device

aero · carbon · aluminum · chrome · ergonomic · clamp · tape · stem · grips · shifters

motorcycle

chopper

Rotorcraft or cleaver

clip-ons · throttle · grips · leather · biker · chrome · riser · touring · fairing · mirrors

steering

grip

Secure manual hold

turning · balance · leverage · stability · responsiveness · handling · cornering · weight distribution · traction · directional

mustache

facial hair

Beard, mustache, stubble

curled · waxed · barbershop · styling · dapper · whiskers · twirl · ends · barber · pomade

Categories
Opposites
vehicle steering mechanism

handlebarssteering wheel

Vehicle direction controller

yoke · tiller · joystick · rudder · reins

control interface type

handlebarsautopilot

Automated vehicle guidance system

self-steering · cruise control

Phrases
Family

handlebar

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G