Ridefarr has answered the demand for ultra-wide gravel bike handlebars with the Wide-R.

Gravel bike users want to benefit from the comfort and predictable steering feedback of wider handlebars, and manufacturers are responding Ridefarr analyzed the market to produce a new series of gravel bike handlebars, Ridefarr analyzed the market and decided to partner with a respected Japanese parts specialist to produce a new series of handlebars for gravel bikes.

Commercial availability is expected in May, with three width options: 650mm, 700mm, and 750mm; these dimensions are closer to what one would expect from a mountain bike, not a rigid gravel bike.

Between the three sizes, RideFur believes it has covered all the widths needed by modern gravel bikers. The bar clamp diameter is 31.8 mm, and the drop flares out at a 20-degree angle. [Ridefer believes there are real advantages beyond the bold geometry and sizing of the Wide-R handlebar series. The wider handlebars allow for safer steering input on gravel descents and better climbing balance when climbing out of the saddle.

To find a craftsman capable of realizing RideFur's design, Nitto Kogaku looked for a solution in Japan and ended up in Kawaguchi, Japan. since 1923, Nitto has prided itself on being a master of tube manipulators, and the Wide-R further solidifies that legacy. [Wide-R is made from a heat-treated alloy and is masterfully shaped by Nitto's craftsmen.

The Ride-Fer Wide-R handlebar supports weights of 385g (650mm), 400g (700mm), and 415g (750mm). If you are looking for the widest, widest, or widest drop flare handlebar for gravel bikes, the RideFur Wide-R is priced at $110.00.

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