Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Whether ape hanger bars are safe or not is debatable. We have ridden several motorcycles with “mini ape hangers” around shoulder level, such as the Harley-Davidson Street Bob ...

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about riding your motorcycle? Not to get too sappy about things, but a good portion of us will probably picture grabbing the handlebars ...

Ape hanger and wide handlebars are usually deployed to look cool, although current hipster trends may actually make them uncool! However, there is little research to say they are unsafe. We have ...

The ape hanger is the classic chopper look with a curved handlebar and a rise of 12 inches or more. This type isn’t about handling or comfort. It’s all about looks and the vibe they create. You’ll see ...

Imitating the street rod and motorcycle culture they were too young to join, kids started tricking out their bicycles with “ape hanger” handlebars and elongated seats made for bike polo.

Many on Facebook feel the bar's name is racist, yet the owners say it's all a misunderstanding: "Ape hangers" refers to the high custom handlebars of a motorcycle.

Ape Hangers: Tall handlebars that require the rider to reach up, ... Clip Ons: Short individual handlebars for each side of the motorcycle that bolt directly to the fork tubes.