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WCS VentureMax XL 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.

Bikepacking adventures demand components that deliver unmatched comfort, practical features and logical design. Taking the idea of the original alloy WCS VentureMax to the next level, or rather width, the WCS VentureMax XL features all of the goodness of the original bar but widens it way up. Appealing especially to the bikepacking community, the WCS VentureMax XL offers ergonomic tops for a more comfortable hand position, and the wider grip ensures more off-road control and stability when fully-loaded. Plus, there is plenty of real estate on either side of the stem for mounting accessories and bags. Additionally, the WCS VentureMax XL also features a 4.6° back sweep, aero-shaped 38x22.5mm tops, and drilling for a Shimano EW-RS910 junction box.

While the WCS VentureMax XL boasts a number of attributes including multiple hand positions, it’s the return of the Bio-bend in the drop 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.

  • Broad width offers plenty of space for mounting accessories and bags
  • The flattened 38x22.5mm top section provides a comfortable area for resting hands
  • Width is measured at the initial bend rather than at the hood

Tech Specs

Materialtriple-butted 7050 alloy
Bend shapebio-bend
Top sectionergo-aero
Width50, 52cm
Drop102mm
Reach75mm
Drop flare24°
Flare out
Backsweep4.6°
Clamp diameter31.8mm
Accessory mount diameter31.8mm
Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box
Clip-on compatibilityyes
Compatible with Ritchey C260 stem
Weight325g
ColorBlatte

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

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