Gravel racing is a thing, whether you like it or not. Personally, I do. I love the experience of gravel, and I love to go fast doing it. That’s why you’ll see me running the Hunt 60 Limitless wheels on my next gravel event coming up this weekend, and have ridden FLO Cycling‘s G700 wheels in the past. And as more makers are giving the aero treatment to their products, Ritchey answer by adding a full carbon integrated version of their gravel Butano range, the SuperLogic Butano Ridge.
I’ve had a chance to ride the Butano bar in the past, and think it is a great middle ground for those that need a little flare (18 degrees), but don’t want the super wide flare you see on many gravel and adventure bars. Dare I say, the Butano would make a great road bar, especially if it would be offered in some narrower sizes. That little bit of flare will help you stay aero on the hoods, but give you width for digging hard on the drops. Currently the Comp will get you down to 38cm, with the WCS stopping at 40cm.
The new SuperLogic Butano Ridge joins the ranks of the current SoloStreem and previous MonoCurve integrated bar stem combos. The new bars allow for internal routing, which neither of the other options offered. Underneath the Butano Ridge, Ritchey uses their Switch covers to allow for different internally routed options, along with adding an adapter to allow for an accessory mount (sold separately).
The bar itself is offered in 42cm wide with 90 and 100mm lengths, or a 44cm wide bar at 100 and 110 mm lengths. The SL Butano Ridge has a slightly less flare than the other Butanos, dropping down to 17.5 degrees from 18. a 4.7 degree back sweep reduces pressure on the wrists. The 80 degree stem angle keeps it nice and flat, integrating with the looks of an aero focuses bike. The tops keep a smooth transition, allowing for plenty of places to rest your hands and a smooth transition to the hoods. Tom is still involved with creating new bar shapes, and includes a semi-aero shape that fills the hand naturally when wrapped around the tops.
Weight is respectable too. For the largest option, 44/110, it comes in at a claimed weight of 417g.
The new SuperLogic Butano Ridge is now available where ever you can find Ritchey products. At $599, it carries a premium over the SoloStreem combo. But, for the extra money, you are getting an integrated bar/stem combo, with internal routing options, and Tom Ritchey‘s careful attention to creating bars that not only look good, but also function just as well.
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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