Abstract: A handlebar is described, including a handlebar tube having a middle portion and two rising portions disposed on opposite sides of the middle portion. A damping device may be spaced from the middle portion and may span from one rising portion to the other rising portion, the damping device including a first member operatively connected to a second member by an articulation device. The articulation device may be configured to dampen axial movement of the first member relative to the second member.
Abstract: A handlebar is described, including a handlebar tube having two grip portions at opposite ends of the handlebar. Each grip portion may include an internal compartment containing a filler material. The filler material may include a plurality of non-elastomeric particles. The non-elastomeric particles may include small, substantially spherical glass beads.
Abstract: A pair of motocross pants is described, including a waist portion, a seat portion, a crotch and inner thigh portion, and two leg portions, the pants being formed by plurality of panels of material numbering less than 20. A majority of the surface area of the pants may include elastic material, and a nearly straight knee angle may be formed.