The WCS Beacon's super-wide 36° drop flare and shallow 80mm drop open up room for handlebar bags and a relaxed hand position in the drops, with a gentle backsweep on the tops for long days loaded up on gravel.

Highlights

  • Triple-butted 7050 alloy construction, Blatte finish
  • 36° drop flare — the widest in the Ritchey range
  • Shallow 80mm drop and a shorter-than-usual 65mm reach
  • Ergonomic top section with 4.5° backsweep
  • Compatible with the Shimano EW-RS910 Di2 junction box
  • Available in 40cm, 42cm, 44cm, 46cm and 52cm widths

Compatibility & fit

31.8mm clamp and 31.8mm accessory mount diameter. Ritchey's own spec sheet states the WCS Beacon is not compatible with the Ritchey C260 stem — Dirt Works' listing says the opposite; this copy follows Ritchey's page. Clip-on compatible on every width.

Options

WidthNotes
40cmStandard WCS Beacon
42cmStandard WCS Beacon, reference weight 270g
44cmStandard WCS Beacon
46cmStandard WCS Beacon
52cmWCS Beacon XL, 295g
Ritchey covers this product for two years from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship (the Ritchey International warranty, which covers Australia). Normal wear and tear isn't covered. For warranty support, return the product to Tune Cycles and we'll manage the claim with Ritchey's Australian distributor. This is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, so keep your proof of purchase.
  • 36° drop flare, 80mm drop, 65mm reach
  • Triple-butted 7050 alloy, Blatte finish
  • 31.8mm clamp, Di2 EW-RS910 compatible
  • Not compatible with the Ritchey C260 stem
MaterialTriple-butted 7050 alloy
Clamp diameter31.8mm
Accessory mount diameter31.8mm
Drop80mm
Reach65mm
Drop flare36°
Flare out6°
Backsweep4.5°
Weight270g (42cm); 295g (52cm XL)
ColourBlatte
Width options40cm, 42cm, 44cm, 46cm, 52cm
SKU DTW-RIG-HBWBN-PAR
Brand Ritchey