Tom Ritchey has been riding off-road and 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 Ritchey makes - like the beloved VentureMax handlebars. With its short reach, shallow drop and focused flare, the original VentureMax offers comfort and confidence to legions of handlebars looking to settle in and have fun on those dirty drop bar adventures.
Like the original, the Classic VentureMax is influenced by these 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 round peaks, while drilling for a Shimano EW-RS910 junction box extends the adaptability of the WCS VentureMax.
Multiple hand positions are essential for comfort and confidence on any course, and the Classic VentureMax offers plenty of options in this regard - especially with its wide 24° flare in the drop. But it's the return of the Bio-bend in the drop that adds yet another practical and comfortable design element, whatever surface you choose to ride on and however long your adventure lasts.