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
(9) Redshift
(1) My shoulders / existing bars
17 inches = 431.8 mm = 43.2 cm
Mazama: Hoods = 44; Drops = 56.5
Cannondale: Hoods = 42; Drops = 42
Rando: Hoods = 37; Drops = 44
Ritchey: Hoods = 44; Drops = 56.5
Ritchey: Hoods = 42; Drops = 54.4
(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/classic-headset-spacers
Classic (silver): ($56): Weight 310g (42cm)
Comp: ($56): Weight 320g (42cm)
WCS: ($110): Weight 270g (42cm)
Carbon: ($249): Weight 228g (42cm)
Our test bars are 44cm width and with the flared drop. The end to end measurement (tip to tip of the drop) is 56.5cm (+12.5 cm)
42cm + 12.5 = 54.4 cm
(5) 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
(8) Salsa Cowchipper
Cowchipper 44cm 322g
116mm drop (vs Venturemax: 102mm)
68mm reach (vs Venturemax: 75mm)
24° flare angle
12° drop angle
31.8mm clamp diameter with 120mm width
Weight: 44cm 322g (versus 293g for Deluxe)
(9) 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
(9) Redshift
RISE - 50 or 70mm (2 or 2.75in) of rise creates a more upright and comfortable riding position without the use of a highly angled stem or excessive headset spacers. This allows riders to achieve a more upright, relaxed fit while maintaining traditional drop-bar bike geometry.
CONTROL - Take advantage of the drops. The higher positioning of the drops provides a comfortable and secure hand position, giving you control to navigate rough terrain and steep descents. This keeps your body weight centered, while reducing neck and back strain.
BACKSWEEP - 7° degrees of backsweep orients the bar where your hands want to be. Whether you're on the flats, the hoods, or the drops, you’re getting an ergonomic position for your most epic gravel rides.
FLARE - 25° degrees of flare and a compact drop means a stable, aerodynamic drop position that is actually comfortable enough to use on your longest gravel ride or your next bikepacking trip.
FULL RANGE OF WIDTHS - 41, 44, 47, 50, and 53cm widths.
STORAGE - the unique double-bar construction provides room for all of your bar-mounted accessories. Mount handlebar bags (like our custom-fitted Top-Shelf Handlebar Bag which is now available) securely, without flopping around like they do on a standard handlebar.
Perfect for road, gravel, bikepacking, and commuting.
Drop
The distance from the center of the flat top section to the deepest point of the drop. A shallow drop (125 mm or less) means your body position changes less when moving from the hood to the drop than a deeper drop (130 mm or more).
Flare
The amount the bottom of the drop section flares outward from the top section. Flare is usually measured in degrees, and it's important for clearing the rider's wrists and forearms when riding on rough terrain. Newer designs may have a wider, flared shape that provides more hand positions and a wider grip.
Sweep
There are two types of sweep: upsweep and backsweep. Upsweep is the angle at which the bars bend up from the stem, while backsweep is how far the bars bend back.
https://www.ridinggravel.com/components/gravel-grinder-news-drop-bar-terms-defined
https://bikepacking.com/index/gravel-bars/
Fergus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEPzCwpGdUg