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RITCHEY HANDLEBAR CLASSIC VENTUREMAX
Ritchey Classic VentureMax handlebar with 24° flare, short reach and shallow drop in polished silver.
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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 riders looking to settle in and have fun on those dirty drop-bar adventures.
Like the original, the Classic VentureMax is influenced by those life experiences but adds new features—continuing to inspire riders to chase gravel and other mixed-surface adventures. Adding a touch of elegant sophistication with its polished silver finish, the Classic VentureMax features rounded tops, while the Shimano EW-RS910 junction box drilling expands the WCS VentureMax's adaptability.
Multiple hand positions are essential for comfort and confidence on any ride, and the Classic VentureMax offers plenty of options in this regard—especially with its wide 24° flare at the drops. But it's the return of the shaped bend in the drop that adds yet another practical and comfortable design element, regardless of the surface you choose to ride on or the length of your adventure.
