Ritchey Comp Butano Road Handlebar: BB Black 42cm

Ritchey Comp Butano Handlebar. Inspired by Tom Ritchey´s pioneering rides, the Comp Butano handlebar is built for adventure. Perfect for gravel and road riders, it blends all-day comfort with confident control. Its wide 18° drop flare provides exceptional stability on rough terrain, while the shallow drop and short reach reduce fatigue on long journeys. The updated design features an ergonomic-aero top for superior hand support and internal cable routing for a clean, modern setup. Crafted from durable 6061 alloy, the Butano is your trusted partner for endless exploration and ceaseless journeys. Experience superior comfort and control with these lightweight, strong, and stable gravel bike handlebars. Their ergonomic grip design ensures an enjoyable ride, while the excellent support point width enhances performance. While some users noted thin metal and a lack of alignment markings for precise lever placement, these handlebars are generally well-regarded for their feel and suitability for gravel cycling. Nearly fifty years ago, Tom Ritchey, his mentor Jobst Brandt and a group of likeminded friends would spend countless adventurous hours riding the remote trails, broken tarmac and rough gravel roads that twist through the mountains in and around the Butano State Park in northern California. Tom still rides these trails and roads today, and this topography and the pioneering rides that took place there are the inspiration for the Butano handlebar.This unique bar has proven highly sought after by legions of gravel lovers and road riders since it was introduced a few years ago. It´s wide drop flare offers adventurous riders an increased level of control and confidence compared to more traditional drop bars, while its shallow drop and short reach offer a welcome amount of comfort for endless days in the rough stuff.Updated for 2021, the new Butano capitalizes on its original comfort by adding new features such as the ability for internal cable routing and a welcoming ergo-aero top section for increased hand support. The drop flare on the new Butano has also gone wider, measuring a liberal 18° for additional comfort and control.The new Butano handlebar was born from Tom´s legendary riding adventures in those remote California mountains, and delivers the features you need for your own unending exploration and ceaseless journeys.Specifications:- Material: double-butted 6061 alloy- Bend shape: compact- Top section: ergonomic- Width: 460mm- Drop: 115mm- Reach: 73mm- Drop flare: 18°- Backsweep: 5°- Clamp diameter: 31.8mm- Accessory mount diameter: 31.8mm- Cable routingfull or partial internal - compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box- Clip-on compatibility: yes for all sizes except 380mm- Weight: 310g (42cm)- NOT compatible with Ritchey C260 stem. tradeinn Bikeinn

Nearly fifty years ago, Tom Ritchey, his mentor Jobst Brandt and a group of likeminded friends would spend countless adventurous hours riding the remote trails, broken tarmac and rough gravel roads that twist through the mountains in and around the Butano State Park in northern California. Tom still rides these trails and roads today, and this topography and the pioneering rides that took place there are the inspiration for the Butano handlebar. This unique bar has proven highly sought after by legions of gravel lovers and road riders since it was introduced a few years ago. It's wide drop flare offers adventurous riders an increased level of control and confidence compared to more traditional drop bars, while its shallow drop and short reach offer a welcome amount of comfort for endless days in the rough stuff. Updated for 2021, the new Butano capitalizes on its original comfort by adding new features such as the ability for internal cable routing and a welcoming ergo-aero top section for increased hand support. The drop flare on the new Butano has also gone wider, measuring a liberal 18° for additional comfort and control. The new Butano handlebar was born from Tom's legendary riding adventures in those remote California mountains, and delivers the features you need for your own unending exploration and ceaseless journeys. Weight: 310g.