"Just last week, we reported on two production hardtail mountain bikes with drop bar builds from both Pivot Cycles and Pinarello. The commercial availability of these bikes is undoubtedly tied to the proliferation of drop bars on custom mountain bike builds in the pro field of iconic races like the Leadville Trail 100. In fact, Keegan Swenson raced his drop bar Santa Cruz Blur to his fifth consecutive victory in last year's Leadville race and his fourth in 2024 on board a drop bar hardtail."
"From the rules section of the Life Time Grand Prix website: " For rider safety and course compatibility, drop-style handlebars (road or gravel bars with drops) are no longer permitted for the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Life Time Little Sugar MTB. All competitors must use flat or riser-style handlebars at these events. This rule will be enforced during pre-race inspections and on course; violations may result in disqualification.""
Life Time announced a ban on drop-style handlebars for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Little Sugar MTB, requiring flat or riser-style bars and enforcing the rule through pre-race inspections and on-course checks with possible disqualification. The ban applies to two of the three events categorized as MTB within the Life Time Grand Prix, while Chequemagon is not included. The rise of drop-bar hardtail production from brands like Pivot and Pinarello tracks the increased use of drop bars in pro mountain bike races. Riders have been experimenting with drop bars since the 1980s, and John Tomac raced XC and Downhill on drop bars.
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