Putting drop bars on a bike that never came with them usually means fighting an aggressive fit — long reach, deep drop, and a hunched position that not every rider wants. Ritchey built the Classic Corralitos to sidestep that problem.

Named after Corralitos Road, a stretch of one of Tom Ritchey's favorite all-day rides, this super-compact drop bar is made for everything from off-road exploration where comfort comes first to urban commuting where practicality wins the day.

The shape does the heavy lifting here. A 15mm rise at the clamp lifts your hands into a more upright, comfortable position, while the anatomical bend creates two distinct angles that give you two stable, optimized places to rest your hands.

The drops run a lengthy 180mm for leverage and control when you need it, and the 24° drop flare pushes your hands wider at the lowest grip point — steadier on rough terrain and a bit more open through the chest. There's also 12° of flare-out at the bar ends and 5° of backsweep worked into the top.

What sets the Corralitos apart from most drop bars is how little it changes your fit. With a 52mm reach and 67.5mm drop, it offers the shortest reach and smallest drop available in an alloy bar, so you can add drops to a bike that was never designed for them without ending up stretched out and low. If you're converting a flat-bar bike or just want the hood-and-drop control of a road cockpit without the road position, this is the bar that makes it work.... Read More