A handlebar for attachment to a cycle is disclosed. The handlebar comprises a generally horizontally extending cross-piece portion (2, 4) and at least one brake operating lever (24, 26) disposed at least partially within the forward horizontal projection of said cross-piece portion. Various arrangements and shapes of brake levers (24, 26) are also disclosed. A common clamp (103) for securing handlebar grip extensions (108) and armrests (106) is also disclosed.
