Description

Ritchey Comp VentureMax V2 Handlebar | Adventure & Gravel Cycling
Discover the ultimate upgrade for your adventure bike with the Ritchey Comp VentureMax V2 Handlebar. Engineered for the modern rider who demands versatility and comfort, this handlebar is your perfect companion for exploring new horizons, from rugged gravel paths to smooth tarmac. The VentureMax V2 is a non-integrated handlebar designed to redefine your riding experience, offering superior control and multiple hand positions for all-day comfort.
The Ritchey Comp VentureMax road bike handlebar is made for adventure riders and is completely up to date. Whether you´re tackling difficult climbs, navigating twisty descents, enjoying relaxed training laps, or engaging in exciting sprints during a race, this bar is built to perform. With its various grip options and universal compatibility with all modern shifter systems, you are always equipped to be competitive. It does not matter whether you mount the VentureMax on your gravel bike or your road bike; its performance benefits translate across disciplines.
What sets the VentureMax V2 apart is its thoughtful, rider-focused ergonomics. The bar features a significant 24-degree drop flare, which provides an exceptionally wide and stable stance when you´re in the drops. This increased leverage dramatically improves control and confidence during high-speed descents or while navigating technical off-road sections. The flare also creates ample clearance for handlebar packs, making it an ideal choice for bikepacking and touring.
Comfort on long rides is paramount, and the VentureMax V2 delivers. A key feature is the return of the Bio-bend in the drop, an ergonomic curve that adds another layer of comfort and provides a more natural hand position. This, combined with a short reach and shallow drop, allows for quick and easy transitions between the hoods and the drops without requiring a major change in body position. Not only does the ergonomic handlebar arch provide comfort, but the ergonomic bar ends of this aerodynamic handlebar also contribute to reduced hand fatigue, allowing you to ride longer and push further.
Constructed from robust and reliable double-butted 6061 Aluminum, this handlebar offers an excellent balance of stiffness, durability, and low weight, ensuring responsive handling without a harsh ride feel. Its non-integrated design provides maximum flexibility, allowing you to customize your cockpit with your preferred stem and accessories to achieve the perfect bike fit.
Key Features:
* Designed for Gravel Cycling, bikepacking, and adventurous road riding.
* Road bike handlebar compatible with all shifters systems from major brands.
* The wide 24° flare in the drops provides unmatched stability and control.
* Ergonomically shaped bar ends and a Bio-bend curve at the bottom of the handlebar for superior comfort.
* Short reach and shallow drop for comfortable positioning and easy transitions.
Technical Specifications:
* Material: Aluminum 6061 double butted
* Drop: 102 mm
* Drop Flare: 24°
* Handlebar Clamp Diameter: 31.8 mm
* Weight: approx. 314 g (for 42 cm width)
* Width: 42 cm Black