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RITCHEY HANDLEBAR WCS VENTUREMAX XL
The Ritchey WCS VentureMax XL appeals to cyclists with a 24° drop flare and a comfortable reach/drop.
Sold and shipped by Sports Lab IE
Sold and shipped by Sports Lab IE
Tom Ritchey rode off-road and far—and designed products for such adventures—decades before anyone thought of calling it "gravel riding" or "bikepacking." His real-life experiences directly inform every product Ritchey makes—like the beloved VentureMax handlebar. With its short reach, shallow drop, and targeted flare, the original VentureMax provides comfort and confidence to legions of handlebar riders looking to settle in and have fun on those dirty drop bar adventures.
Bike adventures demand components that offer unsurpassed comfort, practical features, and logical design. Taking the idea of ??the original alloy WCS VentureMax—or rather, the width—the WCS VentureMax XL offers all the qualities of the original handlebar, but significantly wider. Specifically designed for the bikepacking community, the WCS VentureMax XL offers ergonomic tops for a more comfortable hand position, and the wider grip ensures greater control and stability off-road when fully loaded. Additionally, there's ample room on either side of the stem for mounting accessories and bags. Furthermore, the WCS VentureMax XL features a 4.6° rear dropout angle, an aerodynamic 38x22.5mm stem, and a Shimano EW-RS910 junction box mounting hole.
While the WCS VentureMax XL boasts a number of attributes, including multiple hand positions, it's the return of the shaped bend in the drop that adds yet another practical and comfortable design element, regardless of the terrain or the length of your adventure.
The generous width provides ample space for attaching accessories and bags.
The flattened 38 x 22.5 mm top section offers a comfortable hand rest.
The width is measured at the initial curve, not at the top of the cap.
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