
Part 4 - Ritchey Carbon Magic

Seatpost: Ritchey Superlogic Carbon One-bolt
- MSRP: $350
- Actual weight: 140 grams
- Sizes: 300/27.2 (tested), 300mm/31.6, 350/27.2, 400/30.9, 400/31.6
- Beautiful workmanship, intelligent single-bolt design
- Monocoque (one piece) construction with forged carbon head
Another nice feature is the simple one-bolt clamping mechanism that holds the cradle and end pieces together. Ritchey even makes clamps that come in different sizes to, for example, work with the carbon railed fizik Aliante which has a taller rail profile.
Installing the saddle takes a bit of time but once on, it's easy to adjust fore/aft and the angle. The seatpost didn't have any noticeable flex and complemented the already plush ride of the Cervelo.


Handlebar: Ritchey SuperLogic Logic II
- MSRP: $370
- Claimed weight: 190 grams. Actual weight: 186 grams
- Sizes: 40, 42, 44 (tested). 31.8
- 142mm drop, 82mm reach
- One piece construction
- Clip-on compatible
These are impressive bars that improved my descending skills while also saving weight.


Fork: WCS UD Carbon Road
- MSRP: $400
- Claimed weight: 298 grams. Actual weight: 297 grams uncut, 345mm steerer tube
- Available in 43mm (tested) and 45mm rake
- One piece all carbon construction
- Alloy dropouts
- Easy to install compression plug
- Wide, 45mm width
This WCS fork turned out to be an absolute revelation; the handling is superb. The fork has an amazing dampening quality; it smooths out bumps. But at the same time provides continuous feedback. You can really feel the road but it is not fatiguing. And, as stated, I am a conservative descender. On the maiden voyage, I ended up in a huge group ride of over 50 people. I was petrified as we all descended our local highway 84 out to coast at mach speeds. But the fork (and handlebars) provided a new found confidence with the incredible feedback--and comfort. For the first time in a while, I actually enjoyed the descent. On the way back, we dropped down Kings Mountain road. And for the first time in 10+ years, I was able to hang on my buddies wheel. Typically my friends have to wait for me post-descent.
This is by far the best fork I've ever used and the most impressive upgrade in this whole project.
Conclusions -
Seatpost: Ritchey Superlogic Carbon One-bolt

Handlebar: Ritchey SuperLogic Logic II

Fork: WCS UD Carbon Road

Check back soon for parts 6 and the final conclusion in part 7!