Triple-butted 7050 aluminum has been the workhorse alloy for aftermarket XC bars for a reason, and Ritchey's WCS Rizer is one of the longest-running examples of the format. Formed from triple-butted 7050 aluminum with extra material where it's needed for strength and less where possible to reduce weight, the construction keeps the bar light and durable without the price tag of a carbon equivalent. It's the kind of upgrade that makes sense when you want to shed weight off a stock cockpit or dial in a fit that the OEM bar can't quite deliver.

Width is 760mm with cutting marks for customization, the rise is available in 20mm or 30mm, backsweep is 9°, upsweep is 2°, clamp diameter is the standard 31.8mm, and the bar is bar-end compatible. The 9°/2° geometry lands in the middle of what most riders find comfortable for XC and light trail duty, and the 760mm width gives you room to trim down without losing the wider leverage feel if that's your preference. If you're already running a Ritchey stem, the 31.8mm clamp is a direct swap.

Rise choice comes down to fit. The 20mm option keeps the front end low for XC racers and riders who want to stay stretched out and weighted over the front wheel in climbs and cornering. The 30mm option gives you a bit more room to open up the cockpit, which helps on longer trail rides where you want the front end slightly higher for descending confidence. Both share the same width and sweep numbers, so the handling character stays consistent across the two.... Read More