When Tom Ritchey steps out of his front door and gets on his bike, he rarely has a plan for the day. He might head straight for the trails near his house for an afternoon of singletrack, or he might set off for several hours on a fast road. There's also a good chance he'll spend a lot of time on the gravel roads that connect his favorite Trail to long stretches of tarmac road.
To take full advantage of this diversity of riding surfaces, it's important to have the right tools for the job. That's the idea behind the Ritchey WCS Carbon ErgoMax handlebar.
Like the popular original ErgoMax, the new WCS Carbon version of this adaptable handlebar is designed to improve control and comfort when riding on any surface. The new WCS Carbon ErgoMax is an ideal handlebar for riding on loose and dirty surfaces, as it places the hands in a wider, more stable position when in the drops. It's also perfectly suited to road bikes for endurance rides on smooth, clean asphalt - its ergonomics offer unrivalled comfort.
The 15 mm rise in the clamp area offers a slightly straighter riding position, while the 5° rearward angle and Ergo fork tips reduce arm and hand fatigue. The 12° drop flare keeps the rider's hands in a comfortable, confident position, while adding a little extra stability for cornering or out-of-saddle efforts. And, of course, the new ErgoMax's carbon fiber construction helps dampen road (and gravel) vibrations, offers internal cable routing and keeps weight down.
