Tom Ritchey has been riding off-road for decades, long before anyone thought to call it "gravel riding" or "bikepacking," and has designed products for such adventures. His real-life experiences are directly reflected in every Ritchey product, such as the popular VentureMax handlebar. With its short reach, shallow drop, and purposeful flare, the original VentureMax offers comfort and confidence for legions of riders looking to tackle dirty drop bar adventures and have fun.

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

Multiple hand positions are key to comfort and confidence on any ride, and the WCS VentureMax offers plenty of options, especially with its wide 24-degree flare at the drops. However, it is the return of the bio-bend in the drop that adds another design element that is practical and comfortable, no matter what terrain you ride on or how long your adventure lasts.

• Purpose: Road / Cyclocross
• Weight: 270 g
• Details: - Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 connection box
• Design: Drop
• Backsweep: 4.6°
• Handlebar clamp (mm): 31.8 mm
• Reach: 75 mm
• Drop: 102 mm
• Material type: Aluminum.