Ritchey Classic C220

Timeless High-Polish Style. Patented 220° Clamping Power.

The engineering hallmark of the Ritchey Classic C220 Stem is its patented C220 handlebar clamp design. Unlike traditional stems that divide the clamping force 180° evenly, the C220 body wraps 220° around the handlebar diameter. This allows the stem body itself to hold the bar securely, creating a press-fit interface that distributes clamping stress more evenly across light alloy and carbon handlebars while using lighter faceplate hardware.

Why the Ritchey Classic C220 Belongs on Your Bike:

• Patented 220° Wrap Design: Reduces faceplate hardware stress and distributes clamping forces across a broader surface area, preventing carbon handlebar crushing.

• High-Polish Silver Finish: Mirror-like, high-polish silver finish with subtle laser-etched logos brings a classic, custom-frame aesthetic to any road, touring, or gravel rig.

• Forged 2014 Alloy Construction: 3D-forged 2014 aluminum alloy body offers exceptional torsional stiffness for sprint efforts and aggressive cornering control.

• Press-Fit Handlebar Installation: Handlebar snaps into the stem body prior to faceplate installation, making alignment and single-handed bolt torquing fast and simple.

• Backward-Facing Steerer Clamp: Curved steerer slot distributes clamping force evenly along lightweight alloy and carbon fork steerer tubes.

Technical Specifications:

• Material: 3D-Forged 2014 Aluminum Alloy

• Steerer Clamp Diameter: 1-1/8" (28.6 mm)

• Handlebar Clamp Diameter: 31.8 mm

• Angle: +/-6°

• Steerer Stack Height: 42mm

• Faceplate Width: 42mm

• Hardware: Stainless Steel Chromoly Bolts

• Finish: High-Polish Silver

• Weight: ~121g (110mm length)

The Alegro Perspective: Finding modern 31.8mm oversized stems with a true high-polish silver finish is surprisingly hard. Most options are matte black. The Ritchey Classic C220 is our top choice for modern steel, titanium, or classic alloy builds. Beyond its gorgeous mirror finish, the 220-degree clamp profile is genuinely clever: because the stem body wraps more than halfway around the bar, you can pop the handlebar in place and it stays put while you start the faceplate bolts. It’s light, super stiff, and looks absolutely stunning.

Timeless High-Polish Aesthetic. Innovative Clamping Strength. Elevate Your Cockpit with Ritchey.