Ritchey have just produced a new ergonomic cross country carbon handlebar.  Called the 10D flat mountain bar, this bar has a weird M shape when viewed from above.  The idea is to provide the sweep of a riser bar with the low profile of a flat handlebar.

The unique 10° sweep of this new flat bar gives riders the improved ergonomics of a riser bar without changing their position on the bike. Riders can maintain their aggressive, flat, riding position, and benefit from the extra control and
relaxed, open wrist position. The stem clamp area is textured to reduce the risk of bar slippage and the shift/brake lever area is internally reinforced for additional security. This new bar is already a favorite of the team Scott Swisspower riders
and both bike legends, Tom Ritchey and Thomas Frischknecht, used it during their ride in the 2008 and 2009 Cape Epic.

Personally we think it looks a little funny but it certainly has the profile of a riser and we are prepared to keep an open mind.

There are four versions available -

• SuperLogic Carbon 10° Flat Mountain Bar, 620mm UD Carbon finish, 620mm, weigth: 128g. €199,90
• WCS Carbon 10° Flat Mountain Bar, 660mm 3K Carbon finish, 660mm, weigth: 178g. €169,90
• WCS Alu 10° Flat Mountain Bar, wet black Alloy - wet black , 660mm, weight: 235g. €67,90
• WCS Alu 10° Flat Mountain Bar, BB black Alloy - BB black, 660mm, weight: 235g. €63,90

What is Ritchey SuperLogic?
SuperLogic represents a collection of Ritchey´s hightest level components (situated above WCS Carbon Level - World Championship Series).  We have ridden and rated some WCS components and they are fantastic.   SuperLogic products are made using “cutting edge” materials, technology and production processes - in short Ritchey´s Logic Composite Technology (LCT). LCT is Ritchey´s proprietary process for maximizing UD carbon fiber´s high tensile strength by coupling it with a low weight resin, resulting in the strongest and lightest carbon fiber products.