Cryptic crossword clue
Part of cycle a composer reportedly excludes 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HANDLEBARS

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The straight part
We know that "Part of cycle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of cycle = handlebars.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HANDLEBARS mean?

HANDLEBARS noun
  1. The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle, usually used in the plural.

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