Ritchey WCS Carbon C220 Stem

You really can have it all—the new WCS C220 stem 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.

Features:

• 3D forged 7050 alloy body encased in carbon
• 4 x 4mm coated CrMo steel forward-facing faceplate bolts
• 2 x 4mm coated CrMo steel offset steer tube clamp bolts
• 5Nm torque max on all hardware
• Compatible with all 31.8 bars
• Press-fit clamp design installs and removes like a standard stem
• Installs without removal of levers or tape
• 126g
• All the advantages of the C220 stem design with a stiffness-enhancing carbon exoskeleton
• 12% stiffer than the WCS alloy C220 stem
• UD Matte Carbon Finish

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