[pixelninja]

I want to shave some weight off my bike, but I like riding aggressive technical XC and I don't want fragile stuff. I've got an opportunity to get some great deals on Ritchey components and I'm looking at their WCS line. Specifically, I'm looking at the WCS Rizer bar, WCS stem, WCS seatpost and WCS Streem saddle. Anybody have any experience with this stuff?

For the bars, is the 25.4 diameter bar very flexy? I currently have a 31.8 diam bar on my bike and don't want to sacrific too much stiffness for weight. (http://82.165.176.229/Ritchey/web/Ritchey~Logic/Ritchey~Site/web/EN/main/product/12098/bars/MtnBars_WCSRizer.html)

For the stem, the clamp doesn't look very strong. Anybody have any issues with this stem? (http://82.165.176.229/Ritchey/web/Ritchey~Logic/Ritchey~Site/web/EN/main/product/12098/stems/MtnStems_WCS.html)

For the saddle, does anyone have any ride time on it? How comfortable is it? (http://82.165.176.229/Ritchey/web/Ritchey~Logic/Ritchey~Site/web/EN/main/product/12098/saddles/MtnSaddles_WCSStreem.html)

Thanks in advance for any info you might have.

 

[sanjuro]

My old team runs Ritchey road and XC parts, with no complaints. I got a Pro Bar/Stem on my road bike, and I am putting the same on my mountain...

 

[pixelninja]

My old team runs Ritchey road and XC parts, with no complaints. I got a Pro Bar/Stem on my road bike, and I am putting the same on my mountain...

Thanks.

Have you heard anything about the new Ritchey WCS 4-Axis stem? http://82.165.176.229/Ritchey/web/Ritchey~Logic/Ritchey~Site/web/EN/main/product/12098/stems/MtnStems_WCS4Axis.html

 

[Captain Cogset]

I have been running the WCS stem for years on all my race bikes. No problems.

 

[pixelninja]

I have been running the WCS stem for years on all my race bikes. No problems.

Cool.

I just got back from a shop in Boulder that had both the WCS and WCS 4-Axis stems in stock. The clamps look beefier in real life.

 

[sanjuro]

btw, my Ritchey contact informs me the 4-Axis is only available in 31.8 for now...

 

[Peete]

I put the WCS headsets in the kids' BMX bikes and have zero problems.
I bought them over King because they are lighter, better warranty and less expensive.

 

[pixelninja]

btw, my Ritchey contact informs me the 4-Axis is only available in 31.8 for now...

That's what I've read/heard also.

I went ahead and placed my order. I'm getting the 31.8 WCS Rizer bar, 90mm WCS stem (31.8) and 27.2 x 350 WCS seatpost. All that plus a few spare tubes and it only cost me a hair over $110.

 

[ito]

Have WCS on my road bike, love it. Will probably be putting it on my Xc bike.

The Ito

 

[-dustin]

have WCS on my roadie and dig, as well. wouldn't mind outfitting my other bikes with the stuff.

 

[bigdrop05]

Just bought a sweet 120mm Richey COMP stem for my SS mountain bike 2 days ago for $20 new.
It's 4-bolt to the bar & low height for short steerer tubes.
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