Esprit Level Two - Force / Ultegra
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS
John S.
It's 103% better than what you think it will be.
"This unicorn is pretty damn kick-ass. It's planted. It goes were you want to go. Fast. Slow. Whatever you feel like. It listens. It nods. It sets you up for a dialogue with your capabilities, not your limits. It's confidence-inspiring. You can do this. It's 103% better than what you think it will be."
Tige
You're gonna freak out at how great this bike is.
"Life is too short to ride lame bikes. The Esprit is everything you want and need in a road bike. The frame is light and stiff and foxy looking while still being comfortable as all get out. And foxy looking. I love Ritte's approach to a complete bike..."
William S.
Just buy the f**kin thing
I was scared at first to buy this bike if I’m being honest. I’m a heavy rider and look for more “comfortable geometries” typically but this seemed to look like it had flexibility. Well it does. And it’s fast and also comfortable. Did I mention it’s fast? Like holy shit. I’m PRing segments left and right. This bike honestly ticks all the boxes for me. My wife and job will have to pry me off of it because it’s like the first time a fell in love with riding every time I ride it.
Andre
PERFECT
I've owned a Ritte in one form or another since 2010. This one is undoubtedly the best one I've ridden. It's confusing at first to ride a bike that's so comfortable yet so stiff and fast feeling when you put power down out of saddle. This is the new normal, or it should be.
Ted R.
Fantastic Ride and Incredible Service
The Espirit's performance on the road is matches its hype! The entire Ritte Team made the buying experience exceptional, customizing the bike to my specific needs, and insuring my total satisfaction.
Finn k.
Agree with the 5 Star Reviews!
Quiver diminisher-check. Real world aero-check. Race bike handling (up and down) AND all-day comfort- check. When I finish a fast, 75 mile, 6K Saturday ride I feel like going again, well...almost. Very happy with this bike, great balance and feel. I like too that they went for a little "ugly" on the nude carbon frames, not afraid to show the art of the layup, the matte edges that hint at what's underneath to generate the magical performance of this bike. Fun and Glory indeed! Good job Ritte!
FEATURED IN THE PRESS
“The Esprit changed my perceptions of what I want and expect in a road bicycle for 2024—and probably for the next several years. I think about the Esprit almost every time I pedal a different bike on the road. So many of the things that annoy me about other road bikes, Ritte gets right with the Esprit.”...“Now it’s time for others to hear about and appreciate the Esprit. But don’t just hum along to this tune, scream about it at the top of your lungs like no one is listening and dance to it like no one is watching. Race bike fit and geometry with endurance bike comfort and versatility is the soundtrack to the summer of 2024. Throw in service and attention to detail unmatched by almost any other mid- or large-sized bike brand and Ritte has a smash hit.”
I’ll be honest: there’s a heck of a lot to like about this thing.As you might guess given the frame’s proportions, the Esprit is plenty efficient in terms of how well it turns pedaling efforts into speed. It squirts forward with little delay when you apply the power, and there’s a general eagerness to how it responds to either pedaling or steering inputs. Climbing on the Esprit is quite enjoyable as a result – particularly when out of the saddle – as is sprinting. More surprising, however, is the overall comfort level. Even as compared to other bikes I’ve ridden with similar tire-and-wheel setups, the Esprit positively glides over ugly tarmac, smoothing over small imperfections as if it was one of those asphalt trucks laying down a fresh layer of tar. It effectively damps smaller vibrations, but still has enough flex in reserve to take the sting out of bigger impacts, too.
SUPER LIGHT. FAST AS HELL.
- Optimal stiffness-to-weight ratio
- Stable and agile geometry
- Hi-modulus carbon where it counts
CONFIDENT. COMPOSED. CONSISTENT.
Every frame size gets its own distinct geometry and construction. With details like variable fork offsets, chainstay lengths, and bottom bracket drop per size. We’ve made sure that regardless of which size fits you best, the Esprit’s confident and composed handling is consistent for you.
- Tom Kellogg designed rider-first geometry
- No compromises in handling across sizes
- Variable fork offsets
BUILD SPECIFICATIONS
LEVEL TWO - SRAM Force
| GROUPSET | SRAM Force AXS 12sp Electronic w/ Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| CRANK / CHAINRINGS | SRAM Force AXS - 48/35 Chainrings |
| CASSETTE | SRAM Force AXS 10-33 Cassette |
| WHEELSET | OTHR Evrywhr 40 Carbon Tubeless Wheelset |
| TIRES | Vittoria Corsa NEXT - 28mm - Tubeless |
| HANDLEBAR | OTHR Integrated One Piece carbon bar/stem |
| BAR TAPE | Ritte Spade Premium Tape |
|
SEATPOST |
OTHR 27.2mm Carbon Seatpost - 0mm or 25mm offset |
| SADDLE | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo TM Superflow |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES | Computer Mount, Sealant, Batteries, Charger |
LEVEL TWO - Shimano Ultegra Di2
| GROUPSET | Shimano Ultegra Di2 12sp - 2x Electronic w/ Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| CRANK / CHAINRINGS | Shimano Ultegra - 52/36 Chainrings |
| CASSETTE | Shimano Ultegra Di2 11-34 Cassette |
| WHEELSET | OTHR Evrywhr 40 Carbon Tubeless Wheelset |
| TIRES | Vittoria Rubino Pro - 28mm - Tubeless |
| HANDLEBAR | OTHR Integrated One Piece carbon bar/stem |
| BAR TAPE | Ritte Spade Premium Tape |
|
SEATPOST |
OTHR 27.2mm Carbon Seatpost - 0mm or 25mm offset |
| SADDLE | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo TM Superflow |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES | Computer Mount, Sealant, Batteries, Charger |
GEOMETRY
| Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Rider Height | 5'2" to 5'6" 157cm to 168cm |
5'5" to 5'9" 165cm to 175cm |
5'8" to 5'11" 173cm to 180cm |
5'9" to 6'1" 175cm to 185cm |
6'0 to 6'3" 183cm to 190cm |
6'2' to 6'5" 188cm to 196cm |
| Seat Tube (Center-Top) | 428 |
463 |
499 |
512 |
528 |
547 |
| Head Tube | 105 |
125 |
140 |
155 |
170 |
190 |
| Head Angle | 72 |
72.5 |
73 |
73 |
73.5 |
74 |
| Top Tube | 518 |
535 |
550 |
565 |
580 |
596 |
| Seat Angle | 74.5 |
74 |
73.5 |
73 |
73 |
72.75 |
| Stack | 513 |
532 |
549 |
562 | 579 |
598 |
| Reach | 374 |
382 |
387 |
393 |
403 |
411 |
| Wheelbase | 982 |
993 |
987 |
999 |
1006 |
1020 |
| BB Drop | 76 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
72 |
70 |
| Chainstay | 420 |
420 |
415 |
415 |
415 |
420 |
| Fork Rake | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 42 | 42 |
If you have any concern about fit or sizing please email us at support@ritteracing.com and we would be glad to make sure you get the best fitting bike possible.
FAQs
CAN I GET A DIFFERENT BAR & STEM?
The Esprit supports not only the OTHR Integrated Barstem but any traditional round bar and stem setup. For custom builds, we offer just about anything you’d like, although lead times can vary.
CAN I GET DIFFERENT WHEELS?
We offer wheels from Enve and OTHR that we believe to be the best in the business. We can accommodate different options through our custom build process - though lead times for some other options can vary.
WHY DO YOU ONLY OFFER ELECTRONIC GROUPSETS?
All modern road groupsets have gone electronic - to optimize for the most current technology, we’ve decided to fully embrace electronic shifting.
WHY DO YOU ONLY HAVE 160MM BRAKE ROTORS?
For the best, most predictable brake feel and longest pad-life, we’ve gone with 160mm rotors front and rear on all builds.
CAN I GET AN EXTRA DERAILLEUR HANGER?
We chose to design for the SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) because replacement hangers are easily available globally in bike shops or online. Gone are the days of having to hunt for obscure replacement hangers.
WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE IF I CHANGE MY FORK RAKE WITH ONE OF THE “FLIP CHIPS”?
Great question, and one deserving more explanation. Click here for a larger discussion on geometry and handling, including why we use different fork rakes for different frame sizes. The short answer is your frame will come with the correct offset insert, and that is the one we recommend sticking with.
WHAT ARE MY POWER METER OPTIONS?
For SRAM builds, we offer chainring integrated power meters as an add-on option. For Shimano builds, we offer 4iiii power meters as an add-on option. You can select these from the drop-down menus.
General Ritte FAQs can be found here
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