Tom Ritchey has been riding off-road and on long distances decades before anyone thought to call it "gravel" 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 specific off-road flare, the original VentureMax offers comfort and confidence to all those cyclists looking to settle in and enjoy those off-road adventures but with a drop bar. Like its predecessor, the new generation Comp VentureMax is influenced by those life experiences, but with new features. The ergonomic 38x22.5 mm top section with an aerodynamic shape offers a more comfortable hand position, while the dedicated hole for a Shimano EW-RS910 junction box expands the adaptability of the Comp VentureMax. Multiple hand positions are key to comfort and safety on any ride, and the Comp VentureMax offers plenty of options there, particularly with its wide 24° flare. The return of the Bio-bend shape in the lower section adds another practical and comfortable design element, regardless of the surface you choose to ride on and however long your adventure lasts.

- Material: double-butted 6061 alloy
- Bio-bend lower grip
- Ergo-aerodynamic top section
- Drop: 102 mm
- Reach: 75 mm
- Flare: 24°
- Flare out: 6°
- Back sweep: 4.6°
- Diameter: 31.8 mm
- Weight: 320 g (380 mm)