MTB Handlebar Vibrations

The project aims to quantify and characterize the vibration exposure of mountain bike handlebars under representative trail-riding conditions. It seeks to determine how different handlebar designs and materials (carbon, alloy, integrated systems) influence vibration transmission and attenuation within the handlebar and the hand–arm system. The ultimate goal is to establish whether these mechanical differences translate into perceptible differences in vibration for the rider, thereby providing a biomechanical basis for optimizing handlebar design to reduce vibration-induced loading and enhance comfort.