Van Rysel RCR Intro from Decathlon-AG2R
Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale has new bikes in the form of Van Rysel’s RCR Pro. The Dura-Ace Di2 build, with Swiss Side wheels, is set to cost £8,500, placing it at the more affordable end of the WorldTour race bike spectrum.
The Van Rysel RCR bike that will be ridden by Decathlon-AG2R London in the 2024 Pro race has a sleek design with a slender head tube, deeply cut forks, and narrow tires for improved handling.
The Van Rysel RCR price is above $10,000 (expected public price) but we await confirmation.
Van Rysel RCR components’ breakdown
The bike’s seat tube and post are heavily sculpted and drop-shaped for improved aerodynamics. The group set features Shimano’s top-of-the-line wireless shifting, with hydraulic disc brakes and a large range cassette.
The bike is designed to be affordable and accessible for a wide range of racers, with a focus on handling and aerodynamics. The team’s TT bike, the TT bike features Ag2r aerodynamics, which are made up of a highly adjustable front-end, well-fitted bar-tape and saddle, wind tunnels, smart wheels with a disc-brake system, a stiff bottom bracket frame, and Aero-enhanced grips.
Van Rysel RCR Groupset
The bike has a full Dura Ace 12-speed disc group set and blade pedals, and comes with Special Chrono CX bottle cages. The bike’s fork crown blends into the down tube, with heavily dropped seat stays. The tires are Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT TR.
Let’s focus on the Van Rysel RCR bike that will be used by Decathlon-AG2R London in the 2024 Pro race. The bike has a sleek design, with a slender head tube, deeply cut forks, and narrow tires for improved handling. The seat tube and post are heavily sculpted and drop-shaped for improved aerodynamics.
Van Rysel RCR wheels
The wheels are made by Swissside, with big chunky numbers and a smooth profile between the rim and tire. The tires are Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR.
The group set features Shimano’s top-of-the-line wireless shifting, with hydraulic disc brakes and a large range cassette. The bike is designed to be affordable and accessible for a wide range of racers, with a focus on handling and aerodynamics.
The TT bike of AG2R’s Van Rysel RCR team for the upcoming Tour de France race. The bike features Ag2r aerodynamics, which are made up of a highly adjustable front-end, well-fitted bartape and saddle, wind tunnels, smart wheels with a disc-brake system, a stiff bottom bracket frame, and Aero-enhanced grips.
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The bike has a full Dura Ace 12-speed disc group set and blade pedals, and comes with special Chrono CX bottle cages. The bike’s fork crown blends into the down tube, with heavily drops and sculpted seat stays. The tires are Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT TR.
While it remains to be seen whether this bike will be one of the most affordable race bikes, we are excited about the prospect of seeing it at the Tour de France next year.
