RITCHEY WCS Gravel Grips
Made specifically for drop-bar bike lovers, the new Gravel Grips from Ritchey deliver heaps of cushioning support, practical comfort and confident control for any and all of your gravel adventures. They’re great for road, too!
Minimalist high-density foam grips have been common on mountain bike handlebars for decades, where they perform amazingly well under the harshest conditions. Since Ritchey has so much experience and history with mountain bikes and gravel riding, we thought, “Why not take the same idea of those mountain bike grips, make them longer and put them on some drop bars and go ride some gravel?” We’re glad we did - the result is amazing comfort on long rides in the rough stuff or on those extended weekend road rides.
The flexible and pliable high-density foam Gravel Grips slide onto the ends of the drops and easily fit around the bar curve and over special features like the Bio-Bend on the Ritchey VentureMax bar series. How far up the bar they go is up to you. Position them to where they meet the hoods or trim them as short as you want and run tape the rest of the way up the bar. Or… anything in-between.
Weighing a mere 50g, they’ll hardly weigh down your rig. And with a 4mm thickness, they offer plenty of cushion without feeling too bulky.
Material High-density foam
Density Single
Shape Round
Locking no
Ends open
End-plugs included
Thickness 4mm
Length 200mm
Diameter 28mm OD / 20mm ID
Weight 50g (w/o plugs)
Color Black
RITCHEY
RITCHEY DESIGN HISTORY Over 40 Years Of Design Innovation Tom Ritchey is one-of-a-kind. He continues to juggle his duties as president and lead designer of our company, which now has products distributed in over 40 countries – and he still logs at least 10,000 miles per year all over the world. Inspiration often comes to him while out on a ride, generating ideas that he then processes as three-dimensional design images – in his head. This is followed by the creation of initial concept models, many of which he creates by fillet brazing pieces or scraps of frame tubing. It all comes naturally to a guy who taught himself to build frames as a teenager, and who designed some of the burgeoning mountain bike industry’s first frames and components back in the 1970’s. Every year Tom guides our R&D efforts in pursuit of both subtle improvements to existing products or large-scale advances leading to new ones. Over 40 Years Of Testing & Validation Drawings and finite element analysis are great tools, but we are always eager to prove our new designs in the real world. Starting with fatigue cycle testing, we strive for at least 2x the standard mandated by CEN (the European Committee which determines minimum safety standards for bicycles and components sold in Europe). We apply the same stringent standards to impact testing, meaning that before a proposed design finds its way onto a tester’s bike, it has already been proven structurally – and then some. In 2006, we aligned ourselves with a respected German test lab in order to verify our own testing results. This outside authentication keeps us honest and ensures product releases meet the highest standards. Once a product clears machine testing, prototype samples endure rigorous use by amateur and professional riders alike, including our sponsored athletes around the world. By the time you put it on your bike, it has passed a global testing and approval process second to none. Over 40 Years Of Sponsorship & Unrivaled Performance If a bicycle or component can be successfully raced at the highest levels of the sport, there’s no doubt those bikes and parts will perform nobly during more mortal cycling pursuits.Thus, Ritchey has a rich heritage of supporting riders who have won world championships, Olympic medals, national championships, Tour de France stages, cyclocross championships and more. Since the beginning, Ritchey has supported these successful teams and riders with the understanding that the best racers deserve the best products, and such a relationship is a two-way street. Not only do these athletes benefit from the absolute best, but they also help develop and refine Ritchey products. Their insight, suggestions and feedback are invaluable for the bikes and components you ride every day. Ritchey continues to sponsor and support mountain bike, pro road and cyclocross men and women around the world, and at the highest levels. We’re also proud to support the adventurers out there – the people who ride purely for the experience of it all, without all of the fanfare. Their stories are just as important as world championship stripes.Aucklander's Same Day Delivery
- Live in Auckland? Get your order today with our Urgent Tonight Service.
- Cost: $19.99 (Excludes Surfboards. Surfboards go in a Van and are charged at completely different rate).
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- Order Deadline: 2.30pm (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
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General Shipping Information
Please note that we do not deliver to PO boxes, Great Barrier Island, or the Chatham Islands.
Street Clothing and Footwear
- Cost: $9.99
- Delivery: 1-3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1-3 extra days for rural areas.
Standard Nationwide
- Cost: $14.99
- Delivery: 2-3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1-3 extra days for rural areas.
- Exceptions: Surfboards, Soft Top Surfboards, Wakeboards, Waterskis, SUPs, and Bikes.
Larger Items
- Medium: $19.99 per item (Bodyboards, Board Bags, Longboard Skateboards, Moto Boots, and Moto Helmets).
- Large: $29.99 per item (Snowboards, Snowboard Packages, Kneeboards, Wakeboards, Water Skis, and Bikes).
- XLarge: $29.99 per item (Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Boards).
Auckland Central - Urgent Tonight
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- Delivery: Orders placed between 8am-2.30pm will be delivered between 6pm-9pm on the same day.
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Bulky Items (Surfboards, Roof Boxes, Large Bike Racks)
- Delivery Time: Up to 10 days based on location within New Zealand.
- Cost: Auckland $29, Rest of the North Island $69, South Island $99.
- Note: Surfboards, Roof Boxes, and Large Bike Racks require special transport arrangements.
Rural Delivery Surcharge
- Surcharge: $9.99 for any rural delivery.
- Note: We recommend delivery to a non-rural town or workplace to avoid this surcharge.
Waiheke Island Delivery Surcharge
- Surcharge: $30 due to high courier surcharges.
- Recommendation: Consider delivering to a friend in Auckland City who can bring it out.
Additional Information
- Rural Delivery Information: Please be aware that delivery times for rural areas may vary based on the frequency of service in your specific location. Rural couriers may visit some areas once a week. To ensure accurate delivery information for your rural address, we recommend contacting your local rural courier service.
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Australia
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Please note that we do not ship surfboards or stand-up paddleboards to Australia.
Also we do not deliver to post shops and post office boxes. We require a physical business or residential delivery address.
Australia Standard Nationwide
- Cost: $19.99 + 2% import fee (may differ based on the item).
- Delivery Time: 4-6 business days. (please note this is an estimate)
At Hyper Ride, we are committed to delivering your order as swiftly as possible. All our Australian shipments are handled by Team Global Express.
Shipping Schedule
All products are dispatched during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm). Please note that our daily order cutoff time is 3 PM NZ time. Orders placed outside of business hours, during public holidays, and on weekends will be processed on the next business day, as courier companies do not operate during those times.
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Customs and Duty Charges
For international orders, it's essential to be aware of potential customs or import duties. These charges are applied when the parcel reaches its destination country and are the responsibility of the recipient. Hyper Ride has no control over these fees and cannot predict their amount. We cannot be held responsible for any additional charges incurred, nor can we accept a return in such cases. As an established and ethical business, we do not engage in illegal practices such as marking international orders as gifts to bypass or reduce customs fees.
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