Ritchey brings all the design features of their excellent WCS line to their Pro stems. This means that even though they use a more conventional 6060-T6 alloy, they still provide more than ample performance with a price tag that almost anybody can live with.

As for the aforementioned design features, they are many: a square body shape for torsional stiffness, an angled steer clamp slit to prevent damage to carbon steerers, and a stable 44mm faceplate for better load distribution and increased stiffness. All of these make for a stem that buys you a huge bang for the buck.