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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The Fit Bounce Pro II arrives fully assembled, folds up easily for storage, and comes with a detachable handlebar for added stability.
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The affected bicycles are pink with distinctive brown seats, handlebars, pedals, and baskets.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The seat, pedals and handlebars are perfectly adapted for his son’s needs.
—Scott Craven, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Features may include higher, wider handlebars and a larger, possibly adjustable windshield, prioritizing long-distance comfort over aggressive sport geometry.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
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Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025
The affected bicycles are pink with distinctive brown seats, handlebars, pedals, and baskets.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The seat, pedals and handlebars are perfectly adapted for his son’s needs.
—Scott Craven, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Features may include higher, wider handlebars and a larger, possibly adjustable windshield, prioritizing long-distance comfort over aggressive sport geometry.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
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“Handlebar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handlebar. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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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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