Tom Ritchey has been riding off-road and riding 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 made by Ritchey – such as the beloved VentureMax handlebar. With its short reach, shallow drop and purposeful flare, the original VentureMax offers comfort and confidence to legions of riders looking to settle in and have some fun on those dirty drop bar adventures.
Like its predecessor, the new generation WCS VentureMax is influenced by those life experiences, but some adds new features – continuing to inspire riders to chase gravel and other mixed surface adventures. Aero-shaped 38x22.5mm ergonomic tops offer a more comfortable hand position, while drilling for a Shimano EW-RS910 junction box expands the adaptability of the WCS VentureMax.
Multiple hand positions are key for comfort and confidence on any ride, and the WCS VentureMax offers plenty of options there – especially with its wide 24-degree flare at the drops. But it's the return of the Bio-bend in the drop that adds yet another design element that is practical and comfortable for whatever surface you choose to ride upon and for however long your adventure endures.
- The flattened 38x22.5mm top section provides a comfortable area for resting hands
- Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box
- Width is measured at the initial bend rather than at the hood
TECH SPECS
Material: triple-butted 7050 alloy
Bend shape: bio-bend
Top section: ergo-aero
Width: 38, 40, 42, 44, 46cm
Drop: 102mm
Reach: 75mm
Drop flare: 24deg.
Flare out: 6deg.
Back sweep: 4.6deg.
Clamp diameter: 31.8mm
Accessory mount diameter: 31.8mm
Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box
Clip-on compatibility: yes for all sizes except 380mm
Compatible with Ritchey C260 stem
Weight: 270g (42cm)
Colour: Blatte
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In Stock at Supplier
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Out of Stock
This means that both ourselves and our suppliers are out of stock of the item. Although the website won't allow you to order something with this stock flag you are more than welcome to contact us with the Product ID. We may be able to back order it for you, or at least see if we can provide an estimated restocking date.
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What about bikes?
We aim to dispatch all bikes within 5 working days, but during busy periods we may have a few builds in the queue and could take a bit longer. If this is a concern or you need the bike before a certain date then please email us to make sure we can achieve this and avoid any disappointment. We will email you the day of dispatch and you can expect the bike the following day. If you provide a mobile number on your order the courier will also send you a text message 1 hour before delivery so you know exactly what time to expect it.
Who do you use to send orders?
We use Royal Mail for most of your orders unless they are bulky or valuable, in which case we will send the order using DPD. You can also specify DPD at checkout if you prefer to have your item delivered with an hours notice in the form of email or text from the courier.
Mountain Bike (Hardtail & Full Suspension) | |||
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Rider Height | Frame Size | ||
4' 10" - 5' 2" | 148 - 158cm | 13-14" | XS |
5' 2" - 5' 6" | 168 - 168cm | 15-16" | S |
5' 6" - 5' 10" | 168 - 178cm | 17-18" | M |
5' 10" - 6' 1" | 178 - 185cm | 19-20" | L |
6' 1" - 6' 4" | 185 - 193cm | 21-22" | XL |
6' 4" - 6' 6" | 193 - 198cm | 23-24" | XXL |
Women's Mountain Bike (Hardtail & Full Suspension) | |||
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Rider Height | Frame Size | ||
4' 10" - 5' 2" | 148 - 158cm | 13-14" | XS |
5' 2" - 5' 6" | 168 - 168cm | 15-16" | S |
5' 6" - 5' 10" | 168 - 178cm | 17-18" | M |
5' 10" - 6' 1" | 178 - 185cm | 19"+ | L |
Road Bike Sizing | |||
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Rider Height | Frame Size | ||
4' 10" - 5' 0" | 148 - 152cm | 47 - 48cm | XXS |
5' 0" - 5' 3" | 152 - 160cm | 49 - 50cm | XS |
5' 3" - 5' 6" | 160 - 168cm | 51 - 53cm | S |
5' 6" - 5' 9" | 168 - 175cm | 54 - 55cm | M |
5' 9" - 6' 0" | 175 - 183cm | 56 - 58cm | L |
6' 0" - 6' 3" | 183 - 191cm | 58 - 60cm | XL |
6' 3" - 6' 6" | 191 - 198cm | 61 - 63cm | XXL |
Womens Road Bike Sizing | |||
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Rider Height | Frame Size | ||
4' 10" - 5' 1 " | 147 - 155cm | 44 - 46cm | XXS |
5' 1 " - 5' 3" | 155 - 160cm | 47 - 49cm | XS |
5' 3" - 5' 5 " | 160 - 165cm | 50 - 52cm | S |
5' 5 " - 5' 8 " | 165 - 172cm | 53 - 55cm | M |
5' 8 " - 5' 10" | 172 - 180cm | 56 - 57cm | L |
Hybrid Bike Sizing | ||||
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Rider Height | Frame Size | |||
4' 10" - 5' 1" | 147 - 155cm | 13-14" | 47 - 49cm | XS |
5' 1" - 5' 5" | 155 - 165cm | 15-16" | 50 - 52cm | S |
5' 5" - 5' 9" | 165 - 175cm | 17-18" | 53 - 54cm | M |
5' 9" - 6' 0" | 175 - 183cm | 19-20" | 55 - 57cm | L |
6' 0" - 6' 3" | 183 - 191cm | 21-22" | 58 - 61cm | XL |
6' 3" - 6' 6" | 191 - 198cm | 23-25" | 61 - 63cm | XXL |
Children's Bike Sizing | |||
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Age & Height | Wheel Size | ||
2 - 5 years | 2' 10" - 3' 7" | 85 - 110cm | Balance Bike |
2 - 4 years | 2' 10" - 3' 4" | 85 - 100cm | 12" wheel |
3 - 5 years | 3' 1" - 3' 7" | 95 - 110cm | 14" wheel |
5 - 7 years | 3' 7" - 4' 0" | 110 - 120cm | 16" wheel |
7 - 9 years | 4' 0" - 4' 5" | 120 - 135cm | 20" wheel |
9 - 11 years | 4' 5" - 4' 9" | 135 - 145cm | 24" wheel |
11+ years | 4' 9" + | 145cm + | 26" wheel |
Men's Clothing
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Apparel | |||||
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S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
Chest (1) | 36.5 - 38" | 38 - 39.5" | 39.5 - 41" | 41 - 42.5" | 42.5 - 44" | |
Waist (2) | 30.5 - 32" | 32 - 33.5" | 33.5 - 35" | 35 - 36.5" | 36.5 - 38" | |
Hip (3) | 36.5 - 38" | 38 - 39.5" | 39.5 - 41" | 41 - 42.5" | 42.5 - 44" | |
Inseam (4) | 31.5" | 32" | 32.5" | 33" | 33.5" |
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Gloves | |||||
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S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
Inch | 7.25 - 8" | 8 - 8.75" | 8.75 - 9.5" | 9.5 - 10.25" | 10.25 - 11" | |
CM | 18.5 - 20.3 | 20.3 - 22.2 | 22.2 - 24 | 24 - 26 | 26 - 28 | |
EUR Size | 7.5 - 8 | 8.5 - 9 | 9.5 - 10 | 10 - 10.5 | 11 |
Footwear | ||||||||
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EUR | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 |
US | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 |
UK | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
Length(cm) | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 |
Women's clothing
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Apparel | ||||||
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XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
Chest (1) | 31 - 33" | 33 - 35" | 35 37.5" | 37.5 - 40" | 40.5 - 42.5" | 42.5 - 45" | |
Waist (2) | 23 - 25" | 25 - 27" | 27 - 29.5" | 29.5 - 32" | 32 - 34.5" | 34.5 - 37" | |
Hip (3) | 33 - 35" | 35 - 37" | 37 - 39" | 39.5 - 42" | 42 - 45" | 45 - 47.5" | |
Inseam (4) | 29" | 29.5" | 30" | 30.5" | 31" | 31.5" |
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Gloves | |||
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S | M | L | ||
Inch | 6.5 - 7.25 | 7.25 - 8" | 8 - 8.75" | |
CM | 16.5 - 18.4 | 18.4 - 20.3 | 20.3 - 22.9 | |
EUR Size | 6.5 - 7 | 7.5 - 8 | 8.5 - 9 |
Footwear | ||||||||
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EUR | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 |
US | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 |
Length(cm) | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 |
Kids
Apparel | ||||
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S | M | L | XL | |
Age | 7/8 yrs | 10 yrs | 12 yrs | 14 yrs |
Chest | 25 - 26.5" | 26.5 - 28.5" | 28.5 - 29.5" | 29.5 - 32" |
Waist | 23 - 24.5" | 24.5 - 25.5" | 25.5 - 26.5" | 26.5 - 28.5" |
Height | 48 - 54" | 54 - 57" | 57 - 60" | 60 - 62" |
Weight | 49 - 59lbs | 59 - 75lbs | 75 - 89lbs | 89 - 100lbs |
Unisex
Arm Length is measured shoulder to wrist with arm bent at 90deg
**: Knee and Leg length is measured according to garment length.
*: Circumference
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Knee Warmers | |||||
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XS | S | M | L | XL | ||
Length ** | 14.25" | 15.25" | 16.25" | 17.25" | 18.25" | |
Thigh (b)* | 19.5" | 21.25" | 23" | 24.75" | 26.5" | |
Calf (c)* | 13.25" | 14" | 14.75" | 15.5" | 16.5" |
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Arm Warmers | |||||
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XS | S | M | L | XL | ||
Arm Length (a) | 23.5" | 24" | 24.5" | 25.25" | 26" | |
Bicep | 12" | 12.5" | 13" | 13.5" | 14.25" | |
Wrist | 6.75" | 7" | 7.25" | 7.5" | 7.75" |
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Leg Warmers | |||||
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XS | S | M | L | XL | ||
Length ** | 23" | 24" | 25" | 26" | 27" | |
Thigh (b)* | 19.5" | 21.25" | 23" | 24.75" | 26.5" | |
Ankle (c)* | 9" | 9.5" | 10" | 10.5" | 11" |
Socks | ||||
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S | M | L | XL | |
US Mens | n/a | 6 - 8 | 8 - 10 | 10+ |
US Womens | 5 - 7 | 7 - 9 | 9+ | n/a |
EUR | 35 - 38 | 38.5 - 41 | 41 - 44 | 44+ |
UK | 2.5 - 4 | 4.5 - 6.5 | 7 - 10 | 10+ |
Overshoes | |||||
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S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
US Mens | < 6 | 6.5 - 8 | 8.5 - 10 | 10.5 - 12 | 13+ |
US Womens | < 8 | 8.5 - 10 | 10.5 - 12 | n/a | n/a |
EUR | < 39 | 39.5 - 42 | 42.5 - 44 | 44.5 - 46 | 46.5+ |
UK | < 5.5 | 6 - 7.5 | 8 - 9 | 8.5 - 11 | 10+ |
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