How to Choose Bike Handlebars

The unconventional look of the Ritchey WCS Beacon drop handlebar belies its comfort and practicality—it allows you to change hand positions without upsetting bike handling when loaded with gear.
Imported.
View all Ritchey Drop Bars| Best Use | Bike Touring Gravel Cycling Bikepacking |
|---|---|
| Handlebar Material | Aluminum |
| Bar Clamp Diameter | 31.8 millimeters |
| Handlebar Width | 46 centimeters |
| Drop | 80 millimeters |
| Reach | 65 millimeters |
| Weight | 280 grams |
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Really good drop bar for me as a casual rider who wanted universally usable and comfortable hand positions - in the 46cm width it’s comfortable in the hoods, in the forward part of the drops or on the tail end of the drops. Recently bought a gravel bike and knew instantly that it needed something with a more comfortable and control oriented shape. Does it look goofy? Sure. Is it an otherwise fantastic bar? Yes. I will also note that even at the farthest ends of the bar when pulling it fees pretty stiff.


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