A BICYCLE HAVING A FOLDABLE HANDLEBAR STEM
The invention provides a bicycle having a stem (22, 24) connecting handlebars (18) to a steering column (8), said stem (22, 24), when actutuated by a lever (30) moves handlebars (18) and holds them in a storage position. The stem has a handle portion (22) and a steering portion (24). The steering portion (24) is coupled to the front fork (6) such that it extends transverse to the steering axis to a first end (52) to which the handle portion (22) is coupled. The handle portion (22) couples the handlebar (18) to the steering portion (24). The handle portion (22) of the stem (20) is movable relative to the steering portion (24) between a steering position and a storage position. The lever (30) is coupled to means for actuating the handle portion (22), said means can comprise a push/pull rod (44) which can be coupled to the lever (30) by an over center mechanism. The invention also provides a stem (20) for use in such a bicycle.