Two handlebars, a seat post and a wheelset are currently available. The "Superlogic Carbon Evo" handlebar weighs 190 grams in the widest version - a real lightweight and even slightly lighter than the manufacturer's specification. The handlebars are available in four widths from 38 to 44 centimetres, but unfortunately, unlike other Ritchey models, the curve does not "grow" with the width: the height and grip depth are uniform at 131 and 84 millimetres respectively, with the grip depth only shrinking to 75 millimetres on the narrowest version.
The slightly ovalised top link is much more comfortable to grip than the round models, as the pressure of the hands is distributed over a larger area. We also liked the roughened surfaces in the clamping areas of the stem and shift brake levers: the parts clamp securely with a tightening torque of just five Newton metres. A value at which you don't have to worry about damaging even lightweight carbon parts. In addition, scaling at the clamping points makes installation and adjustment easier.
PLUSlight; machined clamping surfaces; comfortable top link MINUS: expensive
Info: www.ritcheylogic.com
ReferenceCosmic Sports, phone 0911/31075550, www.cosmicsports.de
Price: 349 Euro
Photo: Daniel Simon
