Ritchey took the original Beacon's randonneur-inspired shape and stretched it wider for riders who want more leverage and more real estate for bar-bag setups. The Comp Beacon XL keeps the platform's shallow 80mm drop, short reach, and gentle backward sweep on the tops , but widens things out to give bigger riders and loaded tourers a more stable cockpit. If you've spent time on a Beacon and wished for more room to work with, this is where that request gets answered.

The bar is built from double-butted 6061 alloy with an anatomical bend and an ergonomic top section. That 36° drop flare is the headline number and it does two things at once: it kicks the drops out for a wider, more stable grip when you're descending loose terrain, and it opens up the space between the hoods and the drops so a full bar-bag or aero extensions can share the cockpit without fighting for real estate. 6° of flare out and 4.5° of backsweep round out the shape, giving your wrists a more natural angle whether you're on the tops or in the hooks.

The 31.8mm clamp diameter works with any standard stem, and the accessory mount area is also 31.8mm so bar-mounted lights, computer mounts, and handlebar harness straps all clamp on without shims. Compatibility with the Shimano EW-RS910 Di2 junction box is baked in for riders running electronic shifting who want to keep the wiring tidy, and the bar is clip-on compatible for aero bar extensions if you're building a bikepacking rig with TT-style rest positions. It also pairs cleanly with Ritchey's C260 stem if you want a matched cockpit.... Read More