THE ESPRIT

The bike you've been waiting for. Sub-800g frame weight,
full aero integration, and rider prioritized geometry.

Build Your Esprit From $7,900 USD

Framesets starting at $3,950 USD

THE ESPRIT

The bike you've been waiting for. Sub-800g frame weight, full aero integration, and rider prioritized geometry.

Build Your Esprit From $7,900 USD

Framesets starting at $3,950 USD

THE RACE BIKE FOR EVERYDAY

Name: The Esprit
Brand: Ritte
SKU: RESPCBXS
Price: 7900.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)

Built to become a legend, the Ritte Esprit puts an end to compromise. It’s the right bike for the fastest group ride and the biggest day in the mountains, for the coffee ride turned town-line sprint, from fresh pave to cobbles and everything in between. The Esprit is designed to excel on your road ride—whatever it may be.

The Esprit

Framesets starting at $3,950
Complete bikes starting at $7,900

$ 7,900.00

Price based on your selections

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

BUILD SPECIFICATIONS

FRAMESET

FRAME & FORK	Blend of Toray Japan High Mod and Intermediate carbon fiber
HEADSET	Stainless Steel IS52 sealed bearing headset
BOTTOM BRACKET	T47 External
FRONT AXLE	12mm x 100mm
REAR AXLE	12mm x 142mm
BRAKE TYPE	Hydraulic Disc - 160mm rotors front and rear
CABLE ROUTING	Fully-internal
WARRANTY	Limited Lifetime Warranty

COMPLETE BIKE BUILD PACKAGES

LEVEL ONE

GROUPSET	SRAM Force AXS or Shimano Ultegra Di2 - 2x Electronic w/ Hydraulic Disc Brakes
CRANK / CHAINRINGS	SRAM Force AXS - 48/35 Chainrings or Shimano Ultegra Di2 - 52/36 Chainrings
CASSETTE	SRAM Force AXS 10-33 Cassette or Shimano Ultegra Di2 11-34 Cassette
WHEELSET	OTHR Anywhr 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

LEVEL TWO

GROUPSET	SRAM Red AXS or Shimano Dura Ace Di2 - 2x Electronic w/ Hydraulic Disc Brakes
CRANK / CHAINRINGS	SRAM Red AXS - 48/35 Chainrings or Shimano Dura Ace Di2 - 52/36 Chainrings
CASSETTE	SRAM Red AXS 10-33 Cassette or Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11-34 Cassette
WHEELSET	Enve SES 3.4 or 4.5
TIRES	Vittoria Corsa Pro - 28mm - Tubeless
HANDLEBAR	OTHR Integrated One Piece carbon bar/stem
BAR TAPE	Ritte Spade Premium Tape
SEATPOST	Enve 27.2mm Carbon Seatpost - 0mm or 25mm offset
SADDLE	Selle Italia SLR Boost TM Superflow

GEOMETRY

	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
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 QUARQ-integrated power meters as an add-on option. For Shimano builds, we offer Stages power meters as an add-on option. You can select these from the drop-down menus.

General Ritte FAQs can be found here

PRESS REVIEWS

“I’ll be honest: there’s a heck of a lot to like about the Esprit—Wonderfully lively ride feel, competitively light, sharp looks, a good range of customization options, surprisingly impressive house-brand wheels.”

"Without question, the Ritte Esprit was a great bike to ride: quick and eager, remarkably comfortable, competitively light, decently versatile, clean and good-looking, and with a bit of small-brand cachet you won’t get from a bigger label."

—James Huang, Escape Collective

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"I've found the esprit to be, in almost all situations, a quietly encouraging bike. There is no doubt it can go faster than I am capable of, but it doesn't beat me about the head and shoulders over it. Instead, the esprit seems to very calmly say, "Hey, man, if you feel like going up a gear or maybe spinning 5 or 10 rpm quicker, that'd be kinda fun. But if you're not feeling it, that's cool, too."

"Until you point it downhill. Then, then, that calm, chill demeanor gets replaced by something altogether different. At that point the esprit turns into a hard charging, rapidly accelerating, wide eyed and bushy tailed hound that's been let loose after that cocky neighborhood squirrel. It's gonna go as fast as it can and your laid back approach to the ride had better be adjusted accordingly."

—Erik Mathy, Cycling Journalist, California

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 800g 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

Read more about the Esprit weight and why it matters

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

COMFORT FROM THE GROUND UP

The Esprit is efficient, quick, and comfortable. It glides effortlessly in a way that we’ve always been told carbon can’t do. From a long out of the saddle climb, to a sprint, to roughed up corners the Esprit is smooth. It has the speed, the confidence, and the efficiency you expect from a carbon racer but it has the poise and all day comfort we all dreamt of.

Blend of high modulus and intermediate modulus carbon from Toray Japan
Carbon layup is specific to frame size

KEEPING IT SIMPLE, FOR REAL

Standards matter. If a bike isn’t well thought out with regards to standards, it’s not built to last. The Esprit makes life simple - with standards that are designed for longevity.

UDH / Universal Derailleur Hanger
T47 threaded bottom bracket
Standard, round 27.2mm seatpost
Integrated or traditional cockpit compatibility
Tire clearance for up to 35mm

Find out why we’ve chosen easy-to-live-with and easy-to-find standards

REAL WORLD AERO—RITTE STYLE

The Esprit is has the classic styling cues of classic race bikes, but with updated styling and modern aerodynamics.

Aero optimized front end with a sleek fork profile
Internal cable routing
Complete bikes include OTHR Integrale integrated bar/stem

Learn more about our approach to aero and the aerodynamic qualities of the Esprit

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 800g 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

Read more about the Esprit weight and why it matters

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

COMFORT FROM THE GROUND UP

The Esprit is efficient, quick, and comfortable. It glides effortlessly in a way that we’ve always been told carbon can’t do. From a long out of the saddle climb, to a sprint, to roughed up corners the Esprit is smooth. It has the speed, the confidence, and the efficiency you expect from a carbon racer but it has the poise and all day comfort we all dreamt of.

Blend of high modulus and intermediate modulus carbon from Toray Japan
Carbon layup is specific to frame size

KEEPING IT SIMPLE, FOR REAL

Standards matter. If a bike isn’t well thought out with regards to standards, it’s not built to last. The Esprit makes life simple - with standards that are designed for longevity.

UDH / Universal Derailleur Hanger
T47 threaded bottom bracket
Standard, round 27.2mm seatpost
Integrated or traditional cockpit compatibility
Tire clearance for up to 35mm

Find out why we’ve chosen easy-to-live-with and easy-to-find standards

REAL WORLD AERO—RITTE STYLE

The Esprit is has the classic styling cues of classic race bikes, but with updated styling and modern aerodynamics.

Aero optimized front end with a sleek fork profile
Internal cable routing
Complete bikes include OTHR Integrale integrated bar/stem

Learn more about our approach to aero and the aerodynamic qualities of the Esprit

OTHR is our tailor-made offering that provides the ultimate in performance, ride quality, durability and value.

OTHR ANYWHR 40 WHEELSET

The do-it-all wheels that really do it all. From the road to the cobbles to the gravel to the trail. Anywhr means anywhere.

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OTHR INTEGRALE INTEGRATED HANDLEBAR

The OTHR Integrale is a lightweight one piece bar/stem that’s at home on nearly any bike. No gimmicks, no “new revelations in ergonomics”, and no proprietary parts required.

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It's 103% better than what you think it will be.

One word: solid.

It's fresh like minty toothpaste, healthier than a chocolate chip cookie and too obscenely sexy for the streets in your neighbourhood.

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.

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.

Customer service is excellent. Elijah has taken the time to quickly answer all my dumb questions, and is seeming unable to annoy. Looking forward to see what they release next!

Simply put, I had no idea a road bike could be this good. The Esprit is at once the most efficient and the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. It rewards your efforts uphill, leaping forward with each pedal stroke on steep pitches. The carbon chassis takes Tom Kellogg's dialed classic road geometry to new heights. Thanks to the frame's ample torsional stiffness, it reacts eagerly and predictably to rider input, without feeling twitchy or unstable--it simply goes where you want it to. But the beauty of the bike lies in its balance. The Esprit's stiffness is complemented by a surprising level of compliance, which is admirably accomplished without overengineered and limiting propriety components. This compliance means that the handling remains predictable and confidence inspiring even on less than perfect road surfaces, handling divots, cracks, corrugation and even gravel with aplomb. The light wheels, integrated handlebar and frameset come together into a beautifully streamlined and cohesive package, displaying quality from the nude carbon finish work to the bottom bracket bearings. In short, the Esprit is a compelling example of the modern road bike--efficient, comfortable, capable on any road (paved or dirt), and thoughtfully designed so that you can enjoy the latest technology without headaches. Coming off a custom titanium frame from Tom Kellogg, I look forward to riding the Esprit for the next decade.

Amazing bike and fantastic service

Super smooth process and very professional service in setting up the bike remotely. The team is responsive and competent. The Esprit is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

Well thought out bike

I have assembled and set up my Esprit now and I am very pleased. I installed Red AXS with the OTHR bars and wheels. The internal routing system is fairly painless to set up and features like the split spacers help get the integrated cockpit dialed without undue fuss. My OTHR wheels are light, fast and easy to setup with the tubeless Vittoria 30mm Corsa Control Pro tires. Running brake housings through the integrated bar was also not a problem. It looks good and rides very nice. It does feel quite fast. The customer service was exceptional. I can’t wait to put a bunch more miles on it.

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