CONTENTS
(1) My shoulders
(2) What bars?
(3) Ritchey outback headset
(4) Ritchey Classic Venturemax
(5) Ritchey WCS Venturemax
(6) Salsa Cowchipper
(7) Salsa Cowchipper Deluxe
(8) Whisky
(1) My shoulders
17 inches = 431.8 mm = 43.2 cm
(2) What Bars? https://whatbars.com
(3) Ritchey Outback headset
WCS headset included (upper IS42/28.6 - 16mm stack height | lower IS42/30)
Headtube: straight 1-1/8" headtube
Spacers: https://ritcheylogic.com/bike/headsets/matte-carbon-headset-spacers
(4) Ritchey Classic Venturemax
310g for 42cm
Drop 102mm
Reach 76mm
Drop flare 24°
Flare out 6°
Back sweep 6°
Clamp diameter 31.8mm
Weight 310g (42cm)
Color high-polish silver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEPzCwpGdUg&ab_channel=RitcheyDesign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ycmf6mnPFE&ab_channel=LockedIn
(alloy)
(270g for 42cm)
Width 40, 42, 44, 46cm
Drop 102mm
Reach 75mm
Drop flare 24°
Flare out 6°
Back sweep 4.6°
Clamp diameter 31.8mm
Accessory mount diameter 31.8mm
Weight 270g (42cm)
The flattened 38x22.5mm top section provides a comfortable area for resting hands
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Classic VM ($56): Weight310g (42cm)
Comp ($56):: Weight320g (42cm)
WCS ($110): Weight270g (42cm)
Carbon ($249): Weight228g (42cm)
(5) Salsa Cowchipper
Cowchipper 44cm 322g
116mm drop
68mm reach
24° flare angle
12° drop angle
Available in 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, and 52cm widths
31.8mm clamp diameter with 120mm width
(6) Salsa Cowchipper Deluxe (Silver)
116 mm drop
68 mm reach
24° flare angle
12° drop angle
Available in 38, 40, 42, 44, and 46 cm widths
31.8 mm clamp diameter with 120 mm width
A 44 cm Cowchipper Deluxe weighs 293g
Whisky No.7 24F Drop Handlebar
Similar to Cowchipper
Drop 116 millimeters
Reach 68 millimeters
Weight 280 grams
Handlebar sizing
https://bikepacking.com/index/gravel-bars/
YES. To encourage a good pairing with our wider drop bar we recommend sizing down. There is no exact rule that will tell you which size is best and in the end the decision will come down to personal preference. However, a basic guideline is for every 20mm wider your bar is, your stem should be 10mm shorter. For example, if you're currently riding a 42cm bar and your stem is 110mm, the 80mm Coast Stem would be our recommendation if you select the 48cm Coast Drop Bar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUvaSZOgo28&ab_channel=BIKEPACKING.com
https://bikepacking.com/index/gravel-bars/
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/gravel-bike-handlebars/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax4tPGU3Dpc&ab_channel=TheBikeSauce
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/ritchey-wcs-butano-handlebar-review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJMMyiadgUk&ab_channel=TheBikeSauce
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ8xB_GgD1k&t=331s&ab_channel=TheBikeSauce
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/best-handlebars-for-gravel-riding-464232
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zNNAsu-ODA&ab_channel=TheBikeSauce
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zNNAsu-ODA&ab_channel=TheBikeSauce
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwIyehmAO8I&ab_channel=TheBikepackist
https://www.pro-bikegear.com/us/gravel/handlebars/pro-discover-alloy-20-degree-handlebar
Thompson
Alloy: https://www.bikethomson.com/product/alloy-drop-bars;
Mid flat profile (HB-E119 – HB-E122) available in 40cm, 42cm, and 44cm, Drop 148mm, Reach 89mm
Round profile (HB-E123 – HB-E126) available in 38mm, 40cm, 42cm, and 44cm, Drop 147mm, Reach 72mm
Flared dirt drop (HB-E139 , HB-E130 , HB-E131) available in 42cm, 44cm, and 46cm, with 25° flare, Drop 130mm, Reach 90mm Hey, get ready for your next adventure, regardless of the road you choose.
$134.95; 297g
Carbon: https://www.bikethomson.com/product/drop-bars ; $279.95; the perfect pairing for your X2 or X4 stem; HB-E140 44CM gravel bar, internal routing, 25 degree flare, satin finish; 249 grams; Mid flat profile available in 40cm (137mm drop), 42cm (140mm drop), 44cm (140mm drop) and 46cm (143mm drop). Reach 78.5mm Round cross profile available in 40cm (131mm drop), 42cm (133mm drop), 44cm (135mm drop). Reach 78.5mm Flared dirt drop available in 44cm, and 46cm, with 25° flare, Drop 130mm, Reach 90mm
Ritchey Corralitos handlebar: https://ritcheylogic.com/bike/handlebars/comp-corralitos-handlebar