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 WCS- and Comp-level siblings, the new RL1 VentureMax is influenced by these life experiences and inspires riders to chase gravel and other mixed-surface adventures. But the RL1 VentureMax also offers Ritchey's unwavering reliability and practical performance for budget-conscious riders looking for components to upgrade their current bike or complete their next build.
With its round temples, short reach and shallow drop, the RL1 VentureMax offers multiple hand positions to ensure comfort and confidence on any course. Its wide 24-degree flare at the drops enhances its comfort and performance on rough terrain. But it's the Bio-bend in the drop that adds yet another practical and welcome design element whatever the surface you choose to ride on and however long your adventure.
- The width is measured at the initial curve rather than at the hood.