Randonneur-inspired geometry meets a modern gravel flare pattern in the WCS Beacon, where the most notable feature is its super-wide 36° drop flare . That aggressive spread opens up the drop position for descending control on loose surfaces and creates real estate on the tops for handlebar bags, feed bags, or aero extensions. Ritchey pairs the flare with a shallow drop and short reach so the lower position stays usable for hours, not just for brief tucks between climbs.

A very shallow 80mm drop and a shorter than usual reach keep the transition from hoods to drops manageable even in a mixed touring position, and the Evo-style top section offers broad support for your hands with a gentle backward sweep for a more natural hand position when riding the tops . The 4.5° backsweep is subtle enough that road-style brake lever positioning still works, but pronounced enough to relieve wrist pressure on long days.

Construction is triple-butted 7050 alloy , Ritchey's stronger aluminum grade with higher fatigue resistance than the 6061 used on their Comp-level bars. That matters on a bar you're loading with a full bikepacking rig or hammering across chunky gravel — the material holds its ride feel longer under repeated stress. The bar is drilled at the bar end for Shimano Di2 EW-RS910 junction box routing and is C260 compatible , so it pairs cleanly with Ritchey's C260 stem if you're building around the ecosystem.