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The long and short of bicycle handlebar woes
Mountain bikers call for review of handlebar width curbs meant to protect pedestrians
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New rules restricting handlebar widths to 70cm have upset some mountain bikers, who say wider handlebars provide more stability and control when riding off road.
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Size does matter for mountain bikers, who have been left frustrated by new rules restricting handlebar widths to 70cm.
The rules are aimed at making footpaths safer for pedestrians.
