This article has been freshly updated as part of our 'New to Riding' week, running from March 10 to March 17, with a special ...

The right mountain bike handlebars can help you steer and maneuver more precisely, maintain a proper riding position, and even absorb some of the impact and vibration from a rough course or trail.

There are many ways of adjusting your bike fit, but handlebar reach is often overlooked. As explained in our guide to road bike geometry, reach is typically described as the horizontal distance ...