RITCHEY WCS C220 stem (6 degree angle) wet black

The new WCS C220 stem (6 degree angle), from Ritchey, rivals the performance of the revolutionary C260 stem design, but it’s quicker and easier to install and remove thanks to a press-fit handlebar clamp interface and forward-facing hardware.

First proven on the Ritchey Trail stem, the C220 handlebar clamp design creates a more secure interface by wrapping a full 220 degrees over the handlebar. Bolt forces are aligned with the clamp so that the stem body ‘embraces’ the handlebar, which is less prone to damaging lightweight bars. This clamp design allows for a lighter faceplate and stem body with no sacrifice in strength or stiffness.

The stem body is forged 2014 aluminum for further weight reduction. Premium quality CrMo steel bolts are used throughout.

About the Ritchey brand

Ritchey is well known for ingenious mountain bikes and parts, but Tom Ritchey was building world class road frames and rethinking every part of the road bike as early as 1974—long before mountain biking came along. After decades of refinement, Ritchey road components are the lightest, strongest and highest quality parts available, and race proven by top professional teams in the world’s toughest pro races. Look for Ritchey components on team bikes in the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, World Championships and Spring Classics, as well as countless other races.