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RITCHEY HANDLEBAR COMP VENTUREMAX
Ritchey Comp VentureMax handlebar for gravel and adventure with a 24° flare, short reach and shallow drop.
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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 handlebar riders looking to settle in and have fun on those dirty drop-bar adventures.
Like its predecessor, the new generation Comp VentureMax is influenced by those life experiences but adds new features—continuing to inspire riders to chase gravel and other mixed-surface adventures. The ergonomic 38x22.5mm aero-shaped chainrings offer a more comfortable hand position, while the Shimano EW-RS910 bottom bracket drilling expands the Comp VentureMax's adaptability.
Multiple hand positions are essential for comfort and confidence on any ride, and the Comp 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.
The flattened 38x22.5mm top section provides a comfortable hand resting area.
Compatible with the Shimano EW-RS910 bottom bracket.
Width is measured at the initial bend rather than at the top cap.
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