While we personally test and review loads of products, we regularly hear about new gear not yet available for testing. To quickly share products we think you’d like to know about we run company news releases. These are unedited. We have no affiliation with the companies and are not paid to run their information.
Los Angeles based Ritte Bikes has just announced the debut of their newest carbon road model the Esprit which is now available for order online.
The road bike you’ve been waiting for, it isn’t your old school race bike. This is a race bike for every day. A race bike for every ride. A race bike for every adventure.
You’ve always been sold race bikes, but never one like this. Confident at speed, comfortable over the roughest pave, capable anywhere. Equal parts cutting edge and classic race spirit. This is the Esprit.
Esprit Specifications
- Light: Under 800g frame weight in size Medium
- Confidence Inspiring: a modernized race geometry tailored to contemporary tire sizes (28c and up).
- Fast: fully internal cable routing and aero optimizations on the front end make for a quick ride
- Versatile: with clearance for up to 35mm tires, the Esprit is capable of anything from stage races or crits through to mixed terrain racing.
- Perfect Fit: with the ability to run one piece integrated handlebars or traditional two piece bar and stem setups + a 27.2mm round seat post, the Esprit is easy to achieve a great fit on.
- Poised: built with a monocoque construction and utilizing a blend of Japanese sourced Toray T800S and high mod carbon fiber the Esprit is eager to accelerate, tracks the ground precisely, and remains composed over rough pave.
Tech & Standards
- T47-68 Threaded bottom bracket
- Fork rake is customizable for each frame and tire size combination
- Size specific chainstay lengths
- Size specific carbon layup
- Flat mount disc brakes, 12mm through axles
- SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- Compatible with all SRAM and Shimano electronic drivetrains
Complete Build Packages
INCLUDED WITH ALL COMPLETE BUILDS
- OTHR Integrale 1 Piece Carbon Bar/Stem and Seatpost (in rider specific sizes)
- Ritte Premium Stainless Headset + Bottom Bracket
- Race Level 28mm Tubeless Tires
- Fizik R3 Saddles
LEVEL ONE – $7,900
- OTHR R40 Carbon Wheels (40mm depth, 32mm width,1360g)
- SRAM Force AXS or Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2 Groupset
- Add power meter: $400
LEVEL TWO – $11,900
- Enve SES 3.4 or SES 4.5 Wheelset
- SRAM Red AXS or Shimano Dura Ace R9200 Di2 Groupset
- Add power meter: $495
FRAMESET PACKAGES
INCLUDED WITH ALL FRAMESET PACKAGES
- Ritte Premium Stainless Headset
- Seatpost Wedge hardware
- Lightweight Thru Axles and derailleur hangers
- All stainless steel assembly hardware
FRAMESET – $3,950
- Esprit Frame + Fork
FRAMESET MODULE – $4,300
- Esprit Frame + Fork
- OTHR Integrale 1 Piece Carbon Bar/Stem and Seatpost (in rider specific sizes)
For more information or to order:
https://ritte.cc/products/the-esprit
Huh, this is not news, this is Ritte’s promotional / marketing copy. I expect better…
Thanks for the feedback Curtis. Yes, it’s a press release from the company. At the bottom of the press release we say that’s what it is. Here’s that paragraph in case you missed it:
“While we personally test and review loads of products, we regularly hear about new gear not yet available for testing. To quickly share products we think you’d like to know about we run company news releases. These are unedited. We have no affiliation with the companies and are not paid to run their information.”
It was our feeling that this product news would be of interest and we plan to keep sharing product news like this because we believe most readers would rather hear about interesting new products and bicycles rather than not hear about them – even if the information is coming straight from the horse’s mouth. If we don’t think the news in a press release is of interest/value we won’t share it with you. And we will also be sure to keep requesting products and bikes to test and review – that won’t change. These PRs will simply appear in addition to that.
Thanks again,
Jim
Thanks, Jim. I live in Los Angeles. I used to know the owners of a dealer that sold Ritte bikes and would see the occasional Ritte bike out riding. I have not noticed them in a while so it’s good to know they are still in business with some new models.