Ritchey RL1 Venturemax handlebar 2026

Tom Ritchey has been riding off-road and covering long distances, as well as designing products for this type of adventure, for decades before anyone thought to call it “gravel riding” or “bikepacking”. His real-life experiences directly influence every product Ritchey makes, such as the beloved VentureMax handlebar. With its short reach, shallow bend and targeted flare, the original VentureMax offers comfort and confidence to legions of cyclists who want to get comfortable and enjoy gravel adventures with a road handlebar. Like its WCS and Comp siblings, the new RL1 VentureMax is influenced by those life experiences and inspires cyclists to venture out on gravel and other mixed surfaces. But the RL1 VentureMax also offers Ritchey's unwavering reliability and practical performance for budget-conscious cyclists looking for components to upgrade their current bike or complete their next build. With its rounded top, reduced reach and shallow bend, the RL1 VentureMax offers multiple hand positions to ensure comfort and confidence in any situation. Comfort and performance on rough terrain are enhanced by the wide 24-degree opening on the drops. But it is the Bio-bend in the drop that adds an extra practical and welcome design feature, whatever surface you choose to ride on and for the entire duration of your adventure.

Features

• Round Top: A handlebar with a traditional, minimalist shape, size and weight.
• Bio-Bend: An ergonomic protrusion at the bottom that supports the curve of the palm of the hand to dissipate pressure.
• Shallow curvature
• Targeted flaring
• Comfort and safety.

Technical specifications

• Material: 6061 alloy
• Curve shape: biological curve
• Upper section: round
• Width: 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 cm
• Drop: 102 mm
• Reach: 76 mm
• Drop flare: 24°
• Flare out: 6°
• Backsweep: 6°
• Clamp diameter: 31.8 mm
• Accessory attachment diameter: 31.8 mm
• Actual weight: 293 g (38 cm), 301 g (40 cm).
  

Width 38 cm

Width 40 cm