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How do I find the right handlebar width for my gravel bike?

The right handlebar width ensures comfort, control and riding enjoyment - especially on long distances and off-road.

How do I find the right handlebar width for my gravel bike?

The right handlebar width ensures comfort, control and riding enjoyment – especially on long distances and off-road.This is how you can easily determine it:

Measure shoulder width:
Press the two outer shoulder joints (acromion) and measure the distance between them – this gives you your anatomical shoulder width.
Select handlebar width:
For gravel bikes, we recommend handlebars that are about 2-4 cm wider than your shoulder width – this will give you more control and stability off-road.
Note the flare:
The Ritchey Butano is flared in the lower handlebar (flare). This makes the handlebars approx. 9 cm wider at the bottom – ideal for safe handling on descents or for space with bikepacking bags.

Our tip:
If you’re wavering between two widths, choose the narrower version for sportier riding – and the wider one for more comfort and control off-road.

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Rear derailleur
SRAM RD-FRC-1E-D2, 12
Front derailleur
without
Cassette
SRAM XG-1271, 10-44
Crankset
SRAM FC-FRC-1-D2, 40t, 172,5 mm
Bottom bracket

SRAM BB DUB T47

Chain
SRAM CN-FRC-D1, 12
Shift and brake levers
SRAM ED-FRC-D2, 1×12
Brake body
SRAM HRD
Brake disk
SRAM Rotor Paceline, 160 mm

incl. charger and battery

Rear derailleur
Shimano GRX – RD-RX825, 12
Front derailleur
Shimano GRX – FD-RX825, 2
Cassette
Shimano CS-R8101-12, 11-34
Crankset
Shimano GRX – FC-RX820-2, 48/31, 172,5 mm
Bottom Bracket
Acros T47
Chain
Shimano Deore XT – CN-M8100, 12
Shift and brake levers
Shimano GRX – ST-RX825, 2×12
Brake body
Shimano GRX – BR-RX8250
Brake disk
Shimano Deore XT RT-CL800, 160 mm

incl. Charger

Rear derailleur
Shimano SLX RD M7100 Cassette
Shimano SLX CS-M7100 12-FACH, 10-51t
Crank
Shimano SLX FC-M7100 12-speed 170mm, 32t Supplied without pedals
Bottom bracket
Praxis Works T47
Chain
Shimano CN-M7100 12-FACH HG 114
Shift lever
Shimano SLX SLM7100 I-spec EV 12-speed
Brake lever
Shimano SLX BL-M7100 I-Spec EV
Brake caliper
Shimano SLX VR BR-M7100 / HR BR-M7110
Brake rotor
Shimano SM-RT64 CL VR 180 / HR160

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Rear derailleur
Shimano GRX – RD-RX822-SGS , 12-speed
front derailleur
without
cassette
Shimano CS-M7100-12, 10-45 teeth
Crank
Shimano GRX – FC-RX610-1, 40 teeth, 172.5 mm
Bottom bracket
Shimano Hollowtech II BSA
Chain
Shimano GRX – CN-M6100, 12-speed
shifters and brake levers
Shimano GRX – ST-RX610, 1×12-speed
Brake rotors
Shimano GRX – BR-RX410, hydraulic brakes Shimano SM-RT64 brake
rotors
front and rear, 160 mm

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