Source: Cycling Weekly. Original article.
Van Rysel takes an important step into gravel with the debut of the RCR-G, its first bike clearly designed for pure competition, and the EDR-G, a more adventure- and long-ride-oriented option. The French brand brings part of its road aero approach to dirt, with lightweight carbon frames, weight-saving solutions, and details designed to perform quickly on mixed terrain.
The RCR-G is committed to speed, acceleration, and precise handling, with a frame that weighs 885 g unpainted and a 415 g fork. It also accepts tires up to 50 mm, comes with a lightweight thru-axle, an integrated cockpit on the top-end models, and a 27.2 mm round seatpost to improve comfort on long efforts.
For its part, the EDR-G seeks more stability and comfort. It has a more relaxed geometry, a longer wheelbase, 15 mounting points for luggage, an integrated tool box, and, in its top version, a RockShox Rudy XPLR fork with 40 mm of travel.
Models and prices
- Van Rysel RCR-G Red AXS: SRAM Red XPLR AXS (46T, 10-44T), VR50 carbon wheels, integrated cockpit Combo RCR-R, 7.8 kg. Price: £6,500 / €7,605 approx.
- Van Rysel RCR-G Force AXS: SRAM Force XPLR (46T, 10-42T), aluminum/carbon stem-bar, VR35 carbon wheels, 8.2 kg. Price: £4,000 / €4,680 approx.
- Van Rysel RCR-G Rival AXS: SRAM Rival XPLR (46T, 10-40T), aluminum handlebar and stem, VR30 ALwheels, 8.6 kg. Price: £3,000 / €3,510 approx.
- Van Rysel EDR-G Force XPLR: carbon frame and fork, SRAM Force (46T, 10-40T), Deda Gera Alloystem and handlebar, VR32 carbon wheels, Schwalbe G-One R Pro 45 mm tires. Price: $6,299 / €5,800 approx.
- Van Rysel EDR-G Suspended fork: same base as the previous one, but with a 40 mm RockShox Rudy XPLR fork. Price: €4,095 approx.
- Van Rysel EDR-G GRX: 12-speed 1x drivetrain (40T, 10-51T), DT Swiss G1800wheels, Schwalbe G-One R Pro 45 mm tires, without suspension. Price: €2,457 approx.
In short, Van Rysel expands its gravel range with two very clear philosophies: a racing bike to go after time trials, races, and fast routes, and another more focused on endurance and versatility. An interesting move to get fully into an increasingly competitive segment.
Source: Cycling Weekly