Friday, February 15, 2019

A Summary On Drag Handlebars Related Versions

By Jeffrey Cole


Modern cycles are unique in their outward appearance, shape as well as how they are ridden. This has been made possible by various components but most importantly newer versions of handles. Besides drag handlebars, there are over ten other types of grips. Notably, each one of them is unique and suited for a specific cycle model. For instance, Zed bars are designed to provide comfort while riding. On the other hand, ape hangers are tall to enhance unique outward appearance. Detail description of other models is given below.

To start, Z-bars are a very common type of switches in constricted choppers or customized narrow cycles. A unique characteristic of these is the arrangement of tubes making up hand-grips. Switches have a Z shape and lie opposing each other on either side of the internal rise of handles. Ultimately, grips have a visible slant appearance with a lower internal rise. Differentiating qualities of these bars is narrowness, almost straight hand-grips which do not bend towards a cyclist. Hand-grips can either be Zed or Maynard handles. Instead of a Z angle, Maynard grasps are more perpendicular to each other. Even though Zed grasps are also perpendicular, their inner rise is taller than for Maynard.

The second variation is the ape hangers. Just as the name suggests, switches are so tall that a rider has to reach up to have a grip on them. While riding, users look like apes. Their unique factor is height. Some can be as tall as twenty-four inches. They are not suitable for people who look for comfort or control while purchasing a bike. Ape grips are common in choppers and cruisers. There are two variations if this makes. Mini or baby apes are shorter compared to Buck-horn.

Club man bars are made of a single tube which is clipped on the front. This make is designed for long distance rides at high speed. To facilitate this, hand-grips are placed such that air resistance is minimized as much as possible. They are common in sports bikes and could be seen in British cafe bikes originally.

A different make is clip-on grips. Most modern cycles are made of this design. Such are placed low to allow cyclists to lean forward while biking. Normally, switches are mounted on top of front splits. Notably, uniqueness lies the inability of riders to adjust position so that they are close or far from cyclists. A different make of these two-piece bars is artificial clip-on which cannot be adjusted.

Dirt bikes are fitted with special handles referred to as motocross hand-grips. Switches are straight and firm to maneuver rough pathways. Even where there are curves between grasps, a straight tube must be placed in the middle to supplement rigidity.

Besides those, tracker switches are close to motocross in appearance except that they are flatter. This flat shape makes them suitable for racing along tracks. Installation of these bars is easy as they are made from simple materials.

The last version is the keystone make. These resemble zed bars except that their upper part is slant inwardly. It is best suited for shorter motorcycles.




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