Professional Cycling For the Fans - Handlebar Breakage...

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ultra-g
07-13-04, 01:51 AM
What Robbie said to René (http://www.procycling.com/news.aspx?ID=241)

Thought that was interesting. Then I wondered, Why do handlebars break during a race? Are these guys breaking their handlebars because they're pulling so hard on them while sprinting? Or is it because the handlebars are made with really lite materials?

Hope it's not a stupid question.


ShinyBaldy
07-13-04, 03:27 PM
handlebars shouldn't break... flex but not break - most likely the thing was either already damaged or defective... then broke under the stress of him pulling on them...