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ESPRIT BUILD OPTIONS / ESPRIT LEVEL ONE

Esprit Level Two - Force / Ultegra

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$ 6,595.00

Frame Weight: Under 850g (size Medium)

Best For: Fast Road Rides, Climbing, Long Distance Comfort, and Sprinting

Ride Feel

Soft & Comfortable Stiff & Aggressive

Best For

Climbing Happy Medium Sprinting

ORDER PROCESS

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

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

FREE BIKE SHIPPING

Free and fast worldwide shipping on all bikes.

UNRIVALED SUPPORT

Have a question about your build? We love hearing from you and guarantee we’ll call you back within 24 hours.

30-DAY BIKE TRIAL

Buy a Ritte and ride it for 30-days—if you don't like it we'll take it back! Only available for U.S. customers.

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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.”

— Tara Seplavy

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.

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— James Huang

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SUPER LIGHT. FAST AS HELL.

We built the Esprit to be light where it counts - quick on its feet, efficient on climbs. Yet stiff where it matters - sudden sprints, precise and unshakeable handling.The Esprit frame weighs in under 850g in a size Medium. It’s light, of course - but more importantly it’s confidence inspiring, dependable, and has a smooth ride that’s all too rare in fast road bikes.

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