Handlebars
The handlebars on a bike are usually the "give-away" as to what
type of bike it is. Are the handlebars pretty much straight across, with
only a slight bend in them? Chances are you have a Mountain Bike, or
what's known as a Cross Bike. Mountain bikes are heavier, with big knobby
tires, where a cross bike is a cross between a mountain and a road bike.
Cross bikes typically have thinner tires with a flat riding surface and lighter
frames. Are the handlebars bent downward in a loop, or
"dropped?" You have either an old-fashioned 10-speed, or a newer
road bike. Drop bars allow the rider to get down low to reduce aerodynamic
drag at high speeds. Hey... it also looks kewl!! :) Grips
Many different kinds of grips are available, from the old tried and true
handlebar wraps to slip-on foam grips. Personal preference is the key
here!! Try a few out, and see what you like! |
