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 its predecessor, the new generation Comp VentureMax is influenced by these life experiences, but adds new features - continuing to inspire riders to chase gravel and other mixed-surface adventures. Ergonomic 38x22.5 mm aero-shaped chainrings offer a more comfortable position for the hands, while drilling for a Shimano EW-RS910 junction box extends the Comp VentureMax's adaptability.
Multiple hand positions are essential for comfort and confidence on any course, and the Comp 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.
The flattened top section measuring 38x22.5 mm provides a comfortable area for hands to rest.
Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box
The width is measured at the initial bend rather than at the cap.