handlebar
noun
han·dle·bar
ˈhan-dᵊl-ˌbär 
: a straight or bent bar with a handle at each end
specifically
: one used to steer a bicycle or similar vehicle
—usually used in plural
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That includes the geometry of the scooter, things like stem angle, trailing distance, ergonomics, and the angle and curvature of the handlebars.
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
The frame is fashioned from chromoly steel with illuminated foot pegs and sprouts a BMX-style handlebar sporting a 1,000-lumen dual-beam headlight.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025
Be advised: the handlebars on Droyd Fury youth A.T.V.s (model XW-A01) may lacerate your kid’s head.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
An arcing flat handlebar (above) comes as stock, as do reasonable forward controls, a dished seat and a clever tiny but informative LCD screen built into the handlebar clasp.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
The frame is fashioned from chromoly steel with illuminated foot pegs and sprouts a BMX-style handlebar sporting a 1,000-lumen dual-beam headlight.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025
Be advised: the handlebars on Droyd Fury youth A.T.V.s (model XW-A01) may lacerate your kid’s head.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
An arcing flat handlebar (above) comes as stock, as do reasonable forward controls, a dished seat and a clever tiny but informative LCD screen built into the handlebar clasp.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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handlebar
noun
han·dle·bar
ˈhan-dᵊl-ˌbär
: a bar with a handle (as for steering a bicycle) at each end
—usually used in plural
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