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The shape, size and related position of paddle, seat and Handle-bar are the most important design parameters for the safety, comfort and convenience of Mountain-bike(MTB) riders. this research is to study the design of MTB handle-bar from ergonomic viewpoint, and hope to help upgrade the riding quality of MTB . In this research the design parameters of a handle-bar are sorted into the width, diameter, and backward angle of handle-bar, the length,position, and angle of brake lever, as well as the position and angle of speed-swift lever. Five MTBs with different handlebars were tested by a group of riders on flat, up-hill, and down-hill roads, to compare the maneuverability and handling comfort of different handle-bars. Static test were carried out to find riders'' preferred size of single design parameter, such as diameter of grasp, width, and backward angle of handlebar, by varying the size of these parameters separately. Angles between riders and handle-bar were measured by simulating up-hill and down-hill conditions. Palm sizes of all riders taking parts in this test were recorded for analyzing the relation between palm size and the size of the handle-bar.
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