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WCS VentureMax Handlebar

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Description

Tom Ritchey has been riding off-road and riding far – and designing products for such adventures - decades before anyone thought to call it “gravel riding” or “bikepacking.” His real-life experiences directly inform every product made by Ritchey – such as the beloved VentureMax handlebar. With its short reach, shallow drop and purposeful flare, the original VentureMax offers comfort and confidence to legions of riders looking to settle in and have some fun on those dirty drop bar adventures.

Like its predecessor, the new generation WCS VentureMax is influenced by those life experiences, but some adds new features – continuing to inspire riders to chase gravel and other mixed surface adventures. Aero-shaped 38x22.5mm ergonomic tops offer a more comfortable hand position, while drilling for a Shimano EW-RS910 junction box expands the adaptability of the WCS VentureMax.

Multiple hand positions are key for comfort and confidence on any ride, and the WCS VentureMax offers plenty of options there – especially with its wide 24° flare at the drops. But it’s the return of the Bio-bend in the drop that adds yet another design element that is practical and comfortable for whatever surface you choose to ride upon and for however long your adventure endures.

  • The flattened 38x22.5mm top section provides a comfortable area for resting hands
  • Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box
  • Width is measured at the initial bend rather than at the hood

Tech Specs

Materialtriple-butted 7050 alloy
Bend shapebio-bend
Top sectionergo-aero
Width40, 42, 44, 46cm
Drop102mm
Reach75mm
Drop flare24°
Flare out
Back sweep4.6°
Clamp diameter31.8mm
Accessory mount diameter31.8mm
Weight270g (42cm)
ColorBlatte
Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box
NOT compatible with Ritchey C260 stem

Logic Features

Feature

Ergo-Aero Top

A flattened round top offers a comfortable ergonomic hand position with aerodynamic benefits.

biobend ergonomic handlebar

Bio-Bend

An ergonomic bump in the drops that supports the curvature of the palm to dissipate pressure.

Tech Drawing

  • Design

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