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Link to Are carbon fibre handlebars actually better than aluminium?
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Are carbon fibre handlebars actually better than aluminium?

Alex takes a look at the differences between both materials and the benefits of each of them

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Link to Is the peloton actually taking the UCI’s lever position regulations seriously?
A lot of team bikes at the start of Brugge-De Panne looked to have lever positions that exceeded the 10 degree regulation

Is the peloton actually taking the UCI’s lever position regulations seriously?

Regulations around the angle riders can have their levers look to be largely ignored across the professional peloton at Brugge-De Panne

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Link to Vision releases new Metron 5D Evo integrated bar and stem
Vision releases new Metron 5D Evo integrated bar and stem

Vision releases new Metron 5D Evo integrated bar and stem

The new bar in the 5D range is claimed to be lighter and stiffer than previous generations

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Link to Speeco gives Aero Breakaway Bar UCI legal makeover
Speeco has amended the bars to bring them in line with the UCI's rules

Speeco gives Aero Breakaway Bar UCI legal makeover

First iteration of the bars fell foul of the UCI but the Dutch company has come back with its latest take

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How to change integrated handlebars

Alex heads down to the Pinarello store in London to get his integrated bars and stem changed, showing you all the steps so you can complete the job too

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Link to How to wrap handlebar tape on a drop bar bike
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How to wrap handlebar tape on a drop bar bike

Ollie Bridgewood goes through all the tips and tricks to get the perfect bar tape

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Link to Manufacturer circumvents UCI restrictions on lever position with new bar design
The new bars slalom their way through UCI equipment regulations, but for how long?

Manufacturer circumvents UCI restrictions on lever position with new bar design

A flared design allows for the bars to comply with UCI rules and for riders to have turned-in levers

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Link to Adam Hansen backs UCI’s turned-in brake lever ban
Many riders in the peloton have been spotted with a turned-in brake lever set up

Adam Hansen backs UCI’s turned-in brake lever ban

CPA president in support of new rule to curb dangerous positions, saying ‘this is a valid rule’

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Link to Narrow vs normal vs wide: Which handlebar width should you buy?
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Narrow vs normal vs wide: Which handlebar width should you buy?

How to choose between comfort, speed and control when choosing bars

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Link to Every type of bicycle explained
Every type of bicycle, from recumbent to time trial, explained

Every type of bicycle explained

Don’t know your gravel from your cyclo-cross? Let's go through all the main types of bikes

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Link to Should you buy a flat bar or drop bar bike?
Different riding position on flat handlebars vs drop bars

Should you buy a flat bar or drop bar bike?

Here’s what you need to know about handlebars when choosing your next bike.

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Link to Roval’s pro-level Rapide Cockpit is their fastest handlebar ever
Specialized’s new Roval Rapide cockpit

Roval’s pro-level Rapide Cockpit is their fastest handlebar ever

Specialized claims new set-up saves four watts over the previous two-piece bar and stem

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