Flat handlebars for road bikes are also available.
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Fx sport 5 is a carbon fiber framed hybrid bike for riders who want the speed of a road bike with the comfort and control of standard flat handlebars.
Just like drop bars not all flat bars are the same.
While the gear ratios as standard don t quite cut it for touring in the hills you can fit a shimano tourney 8 speed crankset 42 34 24t front derailleur and shifter us 60 total to this bike to achieve a sub 20 gear capable of 5 5km h at a decent cadence.
The oclv carbon frame has a road smoothing isospeed decoupler to smooth out rough roads a carbon fork a shimano tiagra 2 10 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes make it perfect for everything.
Some offer a more aggressive geometry which puts you in a forward leaning position.
We also have clip on aero handlebars which allow for the ultimate aerodynamic position converting a road bike into a triathlon or time trial machine and handlebar extensions where.
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As usual weight and strength are a factor in price.
For road bike handlebars drop handlebars are the norm.
Drop bars and flat bars are the two most popular.
Though of course movements such as cornering should come largely from shifts in body weight your handlebars are pretty crucial too and if they re the weak link.
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Other bicycle handlebar options.
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Some flat bars like riser bars put you in a very upright riding position.
Each bike in this category uses a 700c road wheel and a flat or low rise handlebar which combines comfortable and confident control with efficient mileage.
Some models featuring higher volume tyres and even suspension forks are designed for more rugged off road terrain as well as tarmac whereas the models with lower volume high pressure tyres.
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These will have flat handlebars and offer a great deal of stability though handling won t be quite as nippy as a road bike.