The Bike That Stole My Heart

[@bpsmash]

Talking while doing 600-700w uphill is crazy to me, you’ve turned into a beast

[@MitchBoyer]

Haha thanks dude! I wasn’t looking at my power while filming that section and was very excited (and a bit surprised) to see the power file after the ride!

[@imjonathan6745]

i heard he's currently doping

[@thetroylf]

Yeah. He thinks he’s average, it’s the humble, I need to achieve mindset that makes all these videos.

[@KelvinSuddith]

Please don’t listen to any spiteful, salty viewers. The viewers that really value you, and your channel and content, don’t care what you ride. I’d rather you do ride something I’ll never be able to afford, than something that holds you back from making content and being on the bike. Much love from Portland, PDX

[@MitchBoyer]

Appreciate it dude, thanks for watching my videos!

[@sasatrifunovski]

Primož Roglič climbs and attacks in the drops, and he is pretty damn good bike rider, so I think you’re good bro 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@MitchBoyer]

Good company to keep 🙏

[@sasatrifunovski]

@@MitchBoyer you’d probably drop him on a steep street tho :P

[@ChesterApricot]

another above average cyclist!

[@Hunttherider]

I’m with you 💯 on climbing in the drops, something about it, feels just right.

[@ronm9357]

Pantani did as well. 👍🏽

[@stuartfrancis519]

I see new Mitch episode I hit like. Broke 1000w for 5 seconds today Mate! Inspired by your vids

[@MitchBoyer]

Congrats dude! 💪 💪

[@10flyingdutchman]

I simply appreciate that the seat stays aren't dropped. Chef's kiss! Beautiful machine.

[@CycoWarriorx]

If you don’t believe cycling is a life changing betterment, Mitch’s journey captures it cause day one Mitch is not day XX Mitch… way to stay after it my brother… 😎🥃

[@MitchBoyer]

Thanks for being around for the journey! 🍻

[@Saladh_Olivier]

Thanks for sharing info about the seatpost, didn't know about them!

[@MitchBoyer]

I can’t remember where I found them, but I’m happy I did. Quick shipping too

[@StanEby1]

I climb in the drops too. I didn't know that was abnormal. We should have our own support group. Lol.

[@MitchBoyer]

One of us 👏👏👏

[@duncanmaclean5077]

Hey Mitch, great video! Really enjoying your channel. I have a 2017 BMC Roadmachine, he’s called Stelios. I came across your channel a couple of years ago when I searched KZbin for content on Roadmachines, whilst looking for ways to upgrade my bike. Since then, I have taken your advice and purchased a Fiz’ik saddle, Assioma powermeter pedals, a Garmin Varia (which has probably saved me from an accident or two) and subscribed to MyVeloFit to make it all work together. Despite this financial outlay, my wife is still talking to me. 😂 Thank you for all your videos so far, they are great to watch over here in a very wet and windy Scotland. Good luck with everything in the future. 👍

[@MitchBoyer]

Thanks, Duncan! I hope you and Stelios get to enjoy a ride in the sunshine sometime soon ☀️

[@MarcinCebula]

I'm going to say it! I'm so tired of bike companies with cool slogans that say "We're tired of suits in corporations selling overpriced bikes, so we..." sell our bikes for 10k instead. Wrapping Chinese labor with American marketing. I'm not even picking on Ritte, it's the other 1000 companies doing the same exact thing, thinking that they're special.

[@buch0039]

Congratulations Mitch! You are doing great by your audience and why shouldn’t your hard work lead you to opportunities and fun! Enjoy it and make it your own.

[@danielbliss1988]

The cleat position observation is very interesting. I recently had a bike fit that went quite well, and improved my position on the bike, but my physical therapist who is the head of the practice I go to was skeptical and wanted to have his in-house bike-qualified PT vet it, and while she accepted all the bike fitter's recommendations on bars, stem, seat position etc., she made exactly the same observation about my cleat position as happened to you...and in addition thought the Q factor needed to increase a touch. So far, so good. Surprising really, I didn't realize that cleats could be used to lead the hips to a new position.

[@rok1373]

In cycling nothing beats the feeling than riding something that you actually really enjoy. I recently bought a Wilier, and it oozes quality, feel, comfort, speed, for me it looks incredible and it's red (which means it is already fast). Just having that feeling alone makes me want to go out more, do more challenges, conquer more goals. And see more of my surroundings. So for that alone, the bike is perfect for me

[@CameronPriceJ]

That's a sweet beast! Congrats on the sponsorship :) I was checking out their steel road bike, looks stealthy as well! Cheers!

[@mikejarrells431]

That's why I keep a backup bike (equipment failures). That's also why I use cheap components (easily replaceable).

[@BennyHubba]

More people should be on race bikes. This thing looks awesome!

[@JBmadera]

excellent video. have been searching for the next (n+1=correct number of bikes) road bike so I'll check these guys out. the bike looks beautiful/fast

[@MitchBoyer]

It’s a great bike ride add to your garage! I’m still trying to get my wife to accept the n+1 calculation 😅

[@mikebayless4268]

​@MitchBoyer pro tip! Every new bike you get she gets a fancy handbag! 😂

[@bradleybabel4814]

I love the approach of Ritte that when you’re spending that much why shouldn’t it be how you want or need it fit wise. I wish more would offer fit point free adjustments like crank length, stem and bar size etc.

[@justinward1580]

Good for you man! Happy for you and your success.

[@bernieclapcott9749]

I got about half way through the video before the number of overt ad placements became too much - 2 or 3 are fine, but I prefer content that isn’t biased. Best of luck with the channel.

[@Avioto]

People want to gatekeep how someone climbs now? Good lord.

[@Josephd3290]

Happy for you man, you’re on the come up 🔝

[@dominicbritt]

It's worth stating that BMC road bikes often feel a bit dead are not particularly agile...comfortable though...

[@wertacus]

Psychological doping, got me good as well as the extra 20 watts from the uncalibrated power meter. Not having to buy the bike fully stock makes so much sense if you want another saddle etc. Sounds like a great bike and company

[@MitchBoyer]

Those early Ritte ads were so good 🔥

[@robertmills6772]

You'll always receive glowing comments that sing your praises using only superlatives. And just the opposite, you'll receive the ones that can't appreciate anything at all. Enjoy the ones in the middle. Your content is informative and interesting; I become a little more enthused about my next ride. Thank you.

[@MitchBoyer]

Well said, glad you leave the videos with a bit more excitement for your next ride!

[@SpicyTrifongo]

I'm getting to demo one right now while my bike is in the shop waiting on parts. Coming from a pinarello paris, so definitely a step up. Only 22 miles in, after I get a few hundred I'll try to remember to update this comment.

[@FlyingGravelMan]

He really had me when the bike was also able to make you feel less burned out😂. Great video, I became very interested in this party

[@MitchBoyer]

*results may vary 😂😂

[@JBmadera]

Ordered mine today! Really glad you did the video as I hadn’t heard of Ritte before. Thanks!

[@MitchBoyer]

Awesome! What color did you pick?

[@JBmadera]

@@MitchBoyer it was a surprising tough decision (given the new colors) but I went with carbon. Love the classic look.

[@MitchBoyer]

@@JBmadera yeah that new purple and gold really pops in person, but between you and me (and everyone else reading this 😅), the raw carbon is still my favorite. Congrats on the new bike!

[@JBmadera]

@@MitchBoyer LOL, that was the color that I was certain I was going to go with....but by the time I placed the order I changed to the carbon. If I was 20, err 30, years younger I could handle the purple. but I'm not!

[@flavforpar]

Your videos are rad! Keep up the amazing content! That bike is one of the best looking bikes on the planet!

[@flavforpar]

Also… Pintani used to climb on the drops at times!

[@sethcycle4591]

Man, at $7900 base price, I'd rather buy a motorcycle. There's no reason a bike of this level should cost that much, insane.

[@mikebayless4268]

Yeah it's out of hand but light weight parts are extremely expensive! 15lb bike = 💰

[@starlord5804]

Totally enjoyed the video. Seems your fitness has out grown the endurance bike. Ritte is one good looking bike.

[@marianbossman]

Why isnt there a notification that this video is sponsored?

[@MitchBoyer]

Thanks for catching this! updated :)

[@byrondixon4648]

Gestalt - love it. Better than the sum of its parts. Fantastic video. You just need a shoe sponsorship now 😊

[@ainteasya]

Lol i had my first bike fit. I thought they did magical adjustments that made the bike feel better. In reality its them telling you all the parts you have are the wrong size and you need to buy all these parts 😅

[@_cpdchua]

Elijah Grundel looks like a combination of James Pumphrey from Donut Media and Oliver Bridgewood from GCN

[@MitchBoyer]

And he probably has just as much knowledge as the two of them combined! It’s always fun nerding out with him about bikes

[@_cpdchua]

@@MitchBoyer Oh for sure! The bike looks amazing, and as always amazing video Mitch!

[@gavinequinn]

Congrats on the "new" bike! Keep it rubber side down. Would love to be able to build a bike to spec some day :)

[@DanTuber]

So just to be clear (since you didn't exactly say it) ... the whole bike was free?

[@MitchBoyer]

Yep, they are sponsoring me for the year and letting me use their demo bike!

[@dsonyay]

That explains the rave review

[@DanTuber]

It makes you wonder @@dsonyay

[@MitchBoyer]

@@dsonyay haha I can see how it looks that way. For what it’s worth, the bike blew me away before Ritte sponsored me too 🫡

[@mikebayless4268]

It's a significant upgrade to be fair!

[@ronm9357]

Nice looking bike (and kit). 🍻

[@mikebayless4268]

Started with a Hybrid bike until hitting 1000 miles .... on an endurace bike now for the last 2400 miles (8 months) and already looking at upgrading! 😂😂

[@BrotherMichigan]

I was eyeing one of the Esprit demo bikes before I remembered that I'm saving for an Echo.

[@MitchBoyer]

careful, if you keep looking it might pull you in too!

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Finally, Mitch posted a new video!

[@MitchBoyer]

Just for you 😉

[@joeblack7469]

Honestly how many more videos are we going to have to sit through where influencers simultaneously try to sell us products and explain they aren’t trying to sell us products….”well we are being paid but they’re great so buy them and I’m not saying that because I’m being paid to do so” honestly here’s a PSA to you all - We know your career depends on these endorsements, it’s fine, you don’t need to pretend it doesn’t. Just make good content and stop treating your viewers like idiots.

[@jamesrowe4861]

Well said, I’m sick of it too. Enough is enough. Stop treating us like idiots.

[@simonwarmer8777]

Indeed sir, it’s like an ongoing commercial . It’s not bad but put it in another shape.

[@MitchBoyer]

Appreciate the insight and your opinion. I’m new at balancing these long term sponsorships inside my content so hopefully I’ll get bette at it. I’ll take your comment into account for the next time. Thanks for watching!

[@Big_Island_Boi]

I've always loved the look of the Rittes but haven't ever owned one. (I've owned about 400 to 500 bikes in my life... mostly carbon road bikes... of all makes and models... but plenty of alloy, titanium, steel frames as well.) I was chatting with a cycling acquaintance on a group ride last weekend and he was on a new bike and I asked him about it and he told me that his last bike--which had a Ritte stainless steel frame--had broken... and Ritte wouldn't warranty the frame... so he bought a different make and model this time. I assumed that the frame broke at one of the welds... which is typically the break point on alloy, titanium, and steel framed bike. But he said No--it broke in the middle of a stainless steel tube... not at a weld. Which blew my mind. He didn't wreck it... didn't abuse it... he's just an average rider... doesn't race or anything. He's not particularly large / fat / tall / etc. So there is NO reason that stainless frame should have broken under normal riding conditions. But it did. And the best Ritte was willing to offer him was a discount on a new frame. And we're not talking about 50% off or something... more like 25%. Which I thought was pretty shitty.

[@DipBuyer83]

Wheels, tires, and groupset can make all the difference!!

[@MitchBoyer]

But not the frame!! 😜

[@DipBuyer83]

@@MitchBoyer well yeah the frame also. I've just heard people who upgraded components and made such a difference

[@Southerncyclist]

Bro is selling Ritte hard lol. I think its floating up hills because your way lighter and fitter lol. Plus your Kit fits really good and areo now. Glad you got all these sponsors congrats.

[@MitchBoyer]

haha I'm in that new bike honeymoon phase 😍

[@0views372]

Cool! A fellow Ritte owner. I have their track bike

[@AegenemmnoN]

That 120 mile ride looks absolutely phenomenal

[@MitchBoyer]

One of the best rides in LA for sure!

[@tomcretton7264]

Got a link to the route? @MitchBoyer¿

[@MitchBoyer]

@@tomcretton7264 KZbin doesn't like links in the comments... but my Strava is linked in the description, and you can find it there. The activity name is "(Not) The Circle of Doom)"

[@pjf170]

Been looking at the Vittoria Corsa Pros for my bike... what are your thoughts on running this race tire for everyday use?

[@crbondur]

"There is nothing inherently funny about a bunch of middle-aged dudes wearing spandex chasing each other." LOL!!! DUDE! You have me rolling!

[@Hafiz_Vanyar]

awesome! congrats🎉

[@JFomo]

Excellent review.

[@dazza187]

Regarding chain drops... your from from derailer is probably 5mm above the largest ring where Sram recommends 1-2mm. I had issues with my Sram force dropping chains even when using the Sram setup tool, where after manual adjustment to 1-2mm and enduinf limiters are correct, no more dropped chains.

[@Nerzyster]

Mitch, please, can you share your seatbone width? I have a 91mm seatbones and Specialized Toupé 130 mm saddle that I'm using it's not in production for more than 3 years. Thank you in advance 😊😊

[@MitchBoyer]

93mm-I’m on the power arc 143 which sounds reaaally wide, but because the wings on the side slope down it feels like a much narrower saddle and the back of my legs don’t hit the section that flares out like they often do on regular saddles

[@Nerzyster]

Thank you 😊

[@firoosagung4696]

Hey, isn't the owner of Ritte Bicycle is that dude with absolutely beautiful Lotus Esprit.

[@meracle3]

Hi, could I know the name and model of this handlebar bag? Very cool, neat and at the same time it seems to me that you can hold a lot of things you need for longer trips.

[@MitchBoyer]

Is from Lead Out! Another great LA company :)

[@andrewzach1921]

You have got me checking Facebook marketplace for road bikes. This can't end well.😅

[@MitchBoyer]

Haha good luck! Lemme know what you get!

[@samuel8590]

Going from the Road Machine to the Ritte will definitely feel different. Have you tried the BMC SLR01 Team Machine!? Now that there is a BEAST. Hidden gem in my opinion.

[@MitchBoyer]

The Team Machine is great too and that new aero-not-aero version that just came out looks sick. I didn’t get a lot of time with the Team Machine, but I really like how the Ritte descends and that had a big impact for me. I’ll probably talk more about it in another video!

[@ThatGuyWearsZebraz]

ever tried road tires on Bearney?

[@StanEby1]

P.S. pronounced geshtalt. But I understand exactly what you were communicating. Great job. Love the vid.

[@MitchBoyer]

Haha thanks 🙏

[@dmv4554]

I enjoy Mitch’s vids and don’t understand the neg comments. Yes YTers are sponsored and don’t make enough money from YT so they partner with brands so that they can make vids you watch and enjoy for free

[@jamessankey01]

Thank you for the quality content. Btw of your going to be sponsored... You need to get the name correct... Attack-eh not attacker.

[@perfectzero84]

You put how many miles on Shimano before you had issues? If you are already having chain drops with sram, imagine what happens after similar usage.

[@pmcmpc]

Maybe say this is an ad?

[@terrellpickett7904]

Good video. The next generation of SRAM hoods already exists. Upgrade to Force D2 hoods.

[@nononsense2688]

A buddy of mine rides an old Ritte frame (believe it isnt even carbon) and this guy is an ANIMAL. Never heard of the compny until i was chasing him down in the pack one day.

[@DrunkDrynasty]

Most of their frames are steel and they’re very very nice

[@djspyk9111]

Hi, what Camera did you record your ride with, is it the insta 360 and how did you mount it? It's awesome by the way.

[@MitchBoyer]

Thanks! It's the Insta360 X3 mounted to the drops with their Third-Person Bike Tail Mount and a selfie stick.

[@musclelessfitness2045]

Never heard of this company before. There are so many ... They're kinda expensive though. I don't know how they compare to other high end bikes.

[@asiantrick24]

this is an open frame. Over priced

[@MitchBoyer]

They’re pricy, but it’s it’s not open frame, that’s a common misunderstanding based on their past. For the last few years they’ve designed their bike geometry in collaboration with Tom Kellogg (a famous custom bike builder). Each size has its own custom geometry and mold. That’s was one of the things that really grabbed my attention when I was going down that initial research rabbit hole!

[@LouVar-nw3hr]

Hello Mitch, do you happen to have a promo code to use at Ritte? I’m looking into buying a new bike or frame as I do also ride a BMC (same size and height) so I want to upgrade😊

[@MitchBoyer]

Hi! I don't have a promo code, but if you do decide to try one out, please let them know I sent you! Thanks for watching 🫡

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa2]

You end up trying the bike?

[@LouVar-nw3hr]

@@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa2 no I was stuck between gravel and road bike so I ended up with the crux 2023…

[@hongsukjune]

Looking really good

[@MitchBoyer]

Thanks dude!

[@brettstewart1550]

Nice to see the Nice Art Prints sticker still holding strong on the wall! How do you find the length of the Attaquer bibs? You’re a tall drink of water like me.

[@MitchBoyer]

Haha that sticker roll is trying to slide off the wall! I've tried the Race and All Day bibs in a size large and medium. The medium fits me best. They're little bigger than maap and rapha. The large is actually just a tiny bit too long for me

[@brettstewart1550]

@@MitchBoyer thanks! That’s good to know.

[@ArneMandell]

Mitch! Place a 10-36 in the back and get low! Trust me

[@comedyman112]

How much is it with the same equipment?

[@tmp1k]

show me a high end road bike that you are given to demo that you would immediately send back. and i will eat my hat.

[@lukaseich9157]

Hey Mitch, nice Bike! Hold on before you upgrade the chain ring. You actually have the same high gear with your current sram setup (46/10 = 4,6) as with your old shimano (50/11 = 4,55)

[@MitchBoyer]

Yep! that was the original chainring, but when I upgraded I put a 52/36 on it and rode it for about a year and a half. The only time it was an issue was when I went to New Zealand, but I’m (I think/hope) much stronger now than I was in that video

[@davidcai4473]

That head tube looks very Twitter ish 😂

[@MitchBoyer]

Haha I think it’s a little tongue-in-cheek wink toward Colnago

[@paulgcruz7]

Are you still on a 90mm stem on that bike?

[@MitchBoyer]

120mm, but might be going to 110 with the new bars

[@McLovin38FFs]

2 questions:- Q1. Do they sell internationally (Australia)? Q2. Will you bring it with you if you come back to Australia?

[@MitchBoyer]

Yes and yes :) not sure where you are in Australia but there’s a few over there including Kasper Voogt’s Esprit in Sydney (He’s the one with the “it’s 103% better than you think it’ll be” quote).

[@floam11]

My theory is that you, gc performance and David Arthur were separated at birth.

[@MitchBoyer]

😂

[@Saladh_Olivier]

🤣😂

[@GCPerformance18]

What the fuq hahaha

[@songofyesterday]

That’s the first time I heard of a DI2 glitch. Well, I think I’m sticking to 105 mechanical for a while longer.

[@rjzeph6199]

what did you do with the bmc?

[@MitchBoyer]

I still have it, it’s been living on the trainer lately for rainy days

[@cypriano8763]

this is silly, my 2012 tcr is just as good as any new carbon road bike. makes 0 difference on a kom attempt, none. influencers making infomercials like these are what makes one want to unsub. a road bike is a road bike, its the rider not the bike.

[@XBLASTLIFEX]

What happened to the BMC???

[@MitchBoyer]

I still have it, not sure what I'm gonna do with it yet, it holds a lot of sentimental value

[@Saladh_Olivier]

btw, how is attaquer compared to maap?

[@LR6092]

Not in the same league. They're both good, and I'd say maap has less bang for the buck, but it is better

[@GuidoGabriele]

For the race jerseys I have from both, I found MAAP fabric to be softer and more stretchy than Attaquer, which I found to be kind of stiffer if that’s the right word. I prefer the Attaquer for that aspect but I ride both.

[@MitchBoyer]

I think the The Race and All Day lines from Attaquer are a step above what I’ve worn from a certain other brand 😉 the long sleeve winter jersey is warm but doesn’t make me sweat as much, and the race jersey and bibs are very comfortable with a good amount of compression. The all day bibs have a bit more compression and I think I actually like them a tiny bit more than the race bibs.

[@xKillYourTVx]

i wonder how many cars that bike costs

[@xKillYourTVx]

quick google search. as expected, rediciously overprised for a bike

[@HMDHEGD]

When will you next be riding up a steep street?

[@MitchBoyer]

Revisiting San Francisco soon and then heading out of the country again for some famous steep roads in places I’ve never been to before!

[@HMDHEGD]

I'll look forward to that! @@MitchBoyer

[@ozgurinsan]

It's a Cervelo R5

[@MitchBoyer]

Holds its speed 😉

[@DanTuber]

good call.

[@tmp1k]

one cannot simply have one bike

[@gumpgaming3298]

Wait, you aren’t suppose to climb using the drops 😅

[@MitchBoyer]

Pantani enters the chat...

[@Saladh_Olivier]

I wonder if ppl have been asking Pantani or Roglic about climbing on drops... who cares, honestly.

[@khalil_cyclist]

Hi Mitch I've watched a few of your videos and recently subscribed. I would like more information about brand sponsorship, how do you apply or approach sponsors? What criteria do they use? And how would I be able to qualify? I am big on Instagram but not so much on KZbin.

[@charlesjungclaus]

Haha 😂😂😂 forgot to calibrate pwr mtr. I know that must have been sad!

[@MitchBoyer]

It was a roller coaster of emotions 😂

[@vitapumpkin4732]

paid advertisement.

[@josuezuniga6776]

KZbin now

[@jeffbitsui511]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@philhunt1442]

Hey so I'm ten minutes into this bike review, and you haven't mentioned a single feature about this bike, what makes it good, or even what you like about it. Geo, frame weight, etc?...So far it has been extremely vague and meaningless words like "fun" and how comfortable it is, but isn't that just fit dependent?... Anyways, I don't leave many negative comments, but this isn't a bike review.. I don't know what this is, but it's not useful to me and I can't continue watching..??

[@MitchBoyer]

Hey dude, appreciate the feedback. Ben Delaney and outdoorbros each made excellent reviews of the Ritte Esprit. I highly recommend them, and thanks for watching a little bit!

[@vitzemanek8058]

Honestly, 1000 miles is not enough for a review, it's first impression, because you can't have experienced all possible on the bike, and you can't know, how durable any of the components are

[@MitchBoyer]

Guess I'll have to make another "long-term" review in a year :)

[@swiftfootcycles]

Here for this.. great stuff 😗🤌

[@johnboyginger]

It’s a paid advert.

[@tmp1k]

whoa it moves when pedaling, and turns and rides. neat. i wish my bike did that.

[@markanderson7412]

30 -32mm tubeless It’s all there from Jeff and nor cal 👍

[@MitchBoyer]

I saw that video after I put new 28s on on the wheels 😭 gonna have to wait until next time. Might do a mullet setup with 32s in the back and 28s up front

[@MAXpaowers]

Looks like Aethos😅

[@raymondwood3603]

Not a youtuber, but could be worth presenting your problem (something where the solution is the bike in this video) and working towards the reveal in this video. Running stories work well for repeat viewers and the sell is more believeable if the problem and solution aren't presented in one video, but rather over a number of videos. Thanks for the great content 🙌

[@MitchBoyer]

Thanks for the feedback! I’d love to do more series based stories, and bigger stories in general, but it’s difficult on KZbin because videos are often served to viewers out of order. There are a few people who have done great serialized content on KZbin (like Ryan Trahan’s Penny Series), so it is possible!