Ritchey Comp Butano Bars

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Brand	Ritchey
Colour	Black

Tom Ritchey juggles his duties as president and lead designer of Ritchey, while still logging 10,000 miles a year all over the World. Every year Tom guides R&D efforts in pursuit of both subtle improvements to existing products or creating new ones.

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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. Its 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 capitalises 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.

Features

Internal Routing

Brake and shifting cables can route inside the bar for a clean look and aerodynamic benefits.

Ergo-Aero Top

A flattened round top offers a comfortable ergonomic hand position with aerodynamic benefits.

Compact Bend

A variable radius that changes continuously as it curves - offering good ergonomics for limitless hand positions.

Specifications

Material: Double-butted 6061 alloy
Bend Shape: Compact
Top Section: Ergo-aero
Drop: 115mm
Reach: 73mm
Drop Flare: 18°
Backsweep: 5°
Clamp Diameter: 31.8mm
Accessory Mount Diameter: 31.8mm
Cable Routing: Full or partial internal (wider cable housing may interfere with routing) - compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box
Weight: 310g