Tom Ritchey has been riding off-road for decades, long before anyone thought to call it gravel riding or bikepacking, and has designed products for such adventures. His real-life experiences flow directly into every Ritchey product, such as the popular VentureMax handlebar. With its short reach, flat drop, and purposeful flare, the original VentureMax handlebar offers comfort and confidence for legions of riders looking to embark on dirty drop bar adventures and have fun.

Bikepacking adventures demand components that provide unmatched comfort, practical features, and logical design. The Comp VentureMax XL takes the concept of the original Comp VentureMax to the next level, or rather, to the next width. It retains all the advantages of the original handlebar but expands it to a full 52 cm. The Comp VentureMax XL primarily appeals to the bikepacking community and offers ergonomic extensions for a more comfortable hand position. The wider grip provides more control and stability on rough terrain when fully loaded. Additionally, there is plenty of space on both sides of the stem for mounting accessories and bags.

Furthermore, the Comp VentureMax XL features a 4.6° backsweep, aero-shaped 38x22.5 mm tops, and a drilling for a Shimano EW-RS910 connection box. While the 52 cm Comp VentureMax XL boasts a range of attributes, such as multiple hand positions, it is the return of the bio-bend in the drop that adds another design element that is practical and comfortable, no matter what surface you ride on or how long your adventure lasts.

• Intended use: Road bike / Cyclocross
• Weight: 350 g
• Design: Drop
• Backsweep: 4.6°
• Width: 520 mm
• Handlebar clamp: 31.8 mm
• Reach: 75 mm
• Drop: 102 mm
• Material type: Aluminum.