Esprit Level Two - Force / Ultegra

Here’s the build process when you order your new Esprit road bike:

1. Select Your Bike: Use our online bike configurator to choose the perfect Esprit color, size, groupset, and components for your riding style OR email us to walk through it together.
2. Order Your Bike: Once you’ve chosen all the details, check out with your new Esprit. Are you outside the US? Don’t sweat it, we’ll handle all the taxes / import cost calculations so there are no surprises.
3. Free Fit Consultation (Optional): After you’ve placed your order, we’ll schedule a complimentary fit consultation with Ritte. During this session, we’ll review any existing bike fit data you may have, discuss your desired riding position, and incorporate professional bike fit details if available. Our goal is to ensure that every aspect of your Esprit—from frame size to component choices—fits you perfectly. We’ll modify any of the bar / stem / seatpost sizing as well as crank length, gearing, and tire options if needed or wanted.
4. Customization Options and Accessories: Want to add custom paint, small parts, or premium components? No problem - we offer everything from paint design to components from Kogel, CeramicSpeed, Chris King, Enve, and others. Just let us know what you’re after and we’ll make it happen.
5. We Build Your Bike: Our team will assemble your bike. For stock options, expect a one to two week turnaround. Custom paint or components may take longer.
6. Delivery: Once your bike is built, we’ll ship it directly to your door, almost fully assembled! It only takes about 20 minutes to be ready to ride and we’re available to help guide you through.
7. Fit Follow-Up: After delivery, we’ll check in with you to make sure your bike fits perfectly and is performing as expected. If you need help with any tweaking, we’ll be there for you. We guarantee the fit, so if you have us do your Fit Consultation we’ll ensure everything fits perfectly or

LEVEL TWO - SRAM Force

LEVEL TWO - Shimano Ultegra Di2

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.

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