Ritchey modernizes the handlebar clamp

Ritchey's C-260 handlebar clamp is like a breath of fresh air in the industry's innovation lull when it comes to connecting the stem to the handlebars simply and securely. At the same time, Ritchey has also subjected the attachment of the stem to the steerer tube to a gentle innovation.

The Ritchey C-260 stem, named after this angle, encloses the handlebars at a full 260 degrees. With conventional stems, this wrap angle is usually around 180 degrees. The clamping forces should be optimally distributed over the handlebars, the clamping plate, the bolts and the stem body thanks to this additional wrap.

With a weight of 100 grams in the 100 millimeter length version, the WCS C-260 stem can shed another 20 grams compared to the WCS 4 Axis stem from the same company.

In contrast to the usual two bolts, the C-260 stem distributes the clamping forces on the steerer tube of the fork over three bolts. In addition, the slot on the stem is manufactured in a curved shape, which further improves the distribution of the clamping forces on the steerer tube.

The stem is made from forged 7050 aluminum and is also machined on the inside to keep the weight as low as possible. All bolts are made of high-quality CroMo steel, and the M4 size of the bolts is intended to further reduce weight without risking a loss of stiffness or strength.

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