Abstract: An injection molded handlebar for a bicycle is disclosed including a plastic integral unit having a central hub portion, a support body and first and second laterally extending arm portions. A stem member is provided extending through an aperture in the support body and including an insert plate welded to the stem member for rigidly attaching the stem member to the integral unit. Brake lever mounts are provided molded integrally with and extending forwardly from the arm portions. In addition, shift lever mounts are molded into an upper surface of the handlebar adjacent to the brake lever mounts.