- 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 Comp VentureMax to the next level, or rather width, the Comp VentureMax XL features all of the goodness of the original bar but widens it way up to a full 52cm. Appealing especially to the bikepacking community, the Comp 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 Comp 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 52cm Comp 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 52cm 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
- Material: double-butted 6061 alloy
- Bend shape: bio-bend
- Top section: ergo-aero
- Width: 52cm
- Drop: 102mm
- Reach: 75mm
- Drop flare: 24-degree
- Flare out: 6-degree
- Back sweep: 4.6-degree
- Clamp diameter: 31.8mm
- Accessory mount diameter: 31.8mm
- Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box
- Clip-on compatibility: yes
- Compatible with Ritchey C260 stem
- Weight: 350g.
- Color: BB black
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Tom Ritchey, who is still with the company and is actively involved in the design and development of new products, started building bike frames in his parents' garage in the early 1970s. He quickly gained a reputation for building strong, lightweight frames that performed well on the race circuit. He then began to develop and manufacture a range of components to complement his frames, and Ritchey Design was born. Ritchey was one of the first to introduce mountain bike specific components, such as the first production mountain bike handlebar and the first mountain bike-specific stem.
Ritchey is known for their high-quality steel and alloy road and mountain bike frames, handlebars, stems, seatposts, and pedals, as well as a range of other components and accessories. They also have a line of carbon fiber components and frames. Ritchey frames and components are often seen on high-end custom bicycles and on bikes used by professional racers. The company is also known for their attention to detail and for using high-quality materials in the construction of their products.
Ritchey has a strong presence in the racing world and sponsors various teams and athletes. They have been in the market for a long time and have established a loyal customer base. Ritchey products are known for their durability, and many of their older components are still in use today. Many of their designs have become industry standards and are often imitated by other manufacturers.
In conclusion, Ritchey Design is a company with a long history of producing high-quality, durable, and performance-oriented bicycle components and frames. The company's founder, Tom Ritchey, is still actively involved in the design and development of new products, and the company continues to innovate and improve their products. Ritchey is a well-known and respected brand in the cycling industry, and they have a loyal customer base. They have a presence in the racing world and have sponsored various teams and athletes. They are known for their durability, quality and attention to detail which are all factors that have contributed to their longevity in the market.
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