Bulhorns, or bicycle horns, are a special type of handlebars for bicycles that have a characteristic curved shape. They have a simple design and are made of various materials such as metal, aluminum, carbon and others.
Their main advantage is that they allow the rider more options to grip the handlebars, which can be useful when riding long distances or to improve aerodynamics . Some models of bullhorns also have additional holes for mounting additional elements, such as brake levers or gravity controls. This type of handlebar is often used on road bikes, but also on fixed or singlespeed bikes.
There are several types of bullhorn handlebars that differ in shape and functionality. The most common types include:
• Classic bullhorns - have a simple curved shape with a straight horizontal part for gripping.
• Aero bullhorns - have an aerodynamic shape and often have multiple holes for mounting additional elements, such as brake levers or gravity controls.
• Compact bullhorns - they have a shorter and less curved shape than classic bullhorns, which increases the rider's comfort and control.
• Drop bar bullhorns - have a combination of drop-bar shape and bullhorn handlebars, which allows the rider more options for gripping the handlebars and improving aerodynamics.
• Pursuit bullhorns - they have a special shape suitable for riding a track bike and are usually wider than classic bullhorns.