Ritchey Logic continues to expand its cockpit options with an all-new dropper, some interesting new bar shapes, new classic silver finishes for a few of those, plus an upgraded set of flat pedals. More options and more finishes so all-rounder gravel and MTB riders can get the contact points that make them feel good without breaking the bank.
Ritchey Logic expanded gravel & MTB cockpit offerings
First up, they’ve got a WCS 1-bolt Kite dropper post with two travel options, exclusively in 27.2 to work with traditional gravel and mountain bikes. On the cockpit front, the big news is a premium mid-rise carbon SuperLogic ErgoMax dropbar that combines light weight, all-day ergonomics, and extra comfort for gravel riders. But there are more affordable alloy bars, too.
Shiny silver Ritchey alt bars add a couple more options as the popular Kyote gets a new, more dramatically flared-back El Camino flat bar sibling, also available in simple Comp series black ano. And their newest Corralitos ergo gravel dropbar also gets the Classic silver look.
Plus, the recent Ritchey plastic platforms now get an aluminum big brother too, with the new Alloy Bigfoot flat pedals.
Ritchey WCS 1-bolt Kite 27.2 dropper seatpost
The new WCS Kite is kind of a big deal as it’s the first Ritchey dropper post. And true to the Ritchey ethos, it’ll be pretty affordable at just $200 while delivering a trusted clamp, reasonable light weight, and just enough travel & traditional sizing for the type of riders who would want a Ritchey dropper.
The dropper is 27.2 only, with a zero-offset 1-bolt head for round or oval rails, and the option for either 70mm or 100mm of infinitely adjustable dropping travel. It’s a WCS post, so that means it’s made of 7075 aluminum and weighs a claimed 380g (70mm) or 410g (100mm). Since it’s targeting both drop bar or flat bar builds, the Kite dropper does not include a remote. But Ritchey will offer options for both separately.
SuperLogic ErgoMax flared carbon riser dropbar
At the other end of the spectrum is the all-new Ritchey SuperLogic ErgoMax, a dramatically shaped carbon dropbar, combining extra ergonomic comfort with premium lightweight performance. Like their other ErgoMax dropbars, this one features a compact but round bend with wider ergonomic tops. But for the top-tier carbon bar, it also adds 20mm of rise just next to the stem to put you in a slightly more upright riding position, while also introducing a flex point to create a more comfy bar for reduced hand fatigue. Plus, there’s a generous 90mm of uninterrupted 31.8 clamping width before the rise, so you should still have plenty of space to mount bikepacking bags, GPS mounts, or even a set of aerobar extensions.
The SuperLogic ErgoMax gets a big 17.5° flare to the drops, while there’s a subtle 5° backsweep for all-day comfort on those riser tops, too. It comes in 4 sizes – 38-44cm measured at the hoods, with each being 6.7cm wider at the end of their flared drops.
The carbon bars feature 113mm Drop and just 70mm Reach, plus internal cable routing including old school Di2 drilling. The drops flare 17.5°, while the ends lean out another 2°. Claimed weight is just 240g for a mid-sized 42cm bar. Pricing isn’t officially set until the bars roll out this summer, but we’re told to expect a similar price point to other SuperLogic carbon bars.
New Corralitos ergo gravel dropbar
Ritchey’s newest alt drop bar shape is the slightly riser Corralitos drop bar with a short reach & shallow drop. Designed for riding off-road on bikes that traditionally would fit a flat bar, it features a 15mm rise, just 52mm reach, and 67.5mm drop with a smooth anatomic bend. It also gets a round top, generous 24° flare to its drops, and wide widths: 44, 46, 48, 50cm measured from the hoods.
The double-butted 6061 alloy Corralitos comes in a 57€ black Comp version, and soon also in a shiny high-polish silver Classic edition, too.
New flared-back El Camino flat bar
Their newest alt flat bar is the El Camino, essentially reshaping the popular alt Kyote (also now in Classic silver) with even more dramatic 35° backsweep and less forward offset. The El Camino looks like what you would get if you remade a beach cruiser bar in a more modern, high-performance spec. The result is a comfortable, upright riding position, but still with plenty of control to tackle any terrain.
The 50-60€ Ritchey El Camino bar is made of double-butted 6061 alloy. It measures 750mm wide horizontally, with a mega 35° backsweep, 50mm rise, and 200mm wide 31.8 round clamping area offering plenty of space to mount accessories or adventure-ready bags. The 340g bar is available in Comp black now, and soon in that high-polish silver Classic look, as well.
WCS Bigfoot alloy platform pedals
Last up here are new sets of aluminum platform pedals to complement the plastic Bigfeet.
Simple burly aluminum flat pedals, Ritchey crafted 6061 alloy pedals with a 105mm wide x 110mm concave platform and 10 replaceable traction pins per side. The 17.5mm thick aluminum pedals spin on chromoly axles with a sealed outer bearing and inner bushing.
The 445g alloy Bigfoot pedals come in WCS black or Classic silver to match the rest of your Ritchey kit.
Oh wait, that bike doesn’t have any Ritchey kit on it. But it could surely use a Ritchey Classic cockpit and this new Classic Bigfoot pedals, right?
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