MTB (Mountain Terrain Bikes) bikes have this extra projection above the grip of the handle. Is it so that we don't lose hold of the handle when the bike undergoes a shock on uneven terrain?
The type of handle:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=mtb+bike+handle#focal=600ada11a0fe5525f1d5fcd31e797e0b&furl=http://www.transportation-b2b.com/b2b/pics/MTB_Bicycle_For_Fighter.jpg
The type of handle:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=mtb+bike+handle#focal=600ada11a0fe5525f1d5fcd31e797e0b&furl=http://www.transportation-b2b.com/b2b/pics/MTB_Bicycle_For_Fighter.jpg