Van Rysel Gravel Bikes
Van Rysel's deep cycling roots are what drives their passion to create bikes that truly excel within their discipline. Their goal is to create bikes that are able to fit every cyclist's vision, needs, or level of cycling they aspire towards. Through extensive research and design efforts Van Rysel has done exactly that. For the hardcore gravel racer, the RCR-G is the bike for the job. Developed from their proven RCR-R aero road frame, they've created a bike that is both lightweight and aerodynamic, while still ready to tackle whatever gravel course you can find. For any rider looking to dominate the cyclocross field, Van Rysel offers the RCR-CX. The frame is purpose-built for the rough and tough conditions of CX. Designed to shed mud and sit comfortably tossed across the shoulder, this bike is a weapon primed for the muddiest, gnarliest cyclocross courses.
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Van Rysel RCR-G
The Van Rysel RCR-G takes proven World Tour road racing design into the gravel scene. They've delivered a bike engineered purely for speed. Built on the aero-optimized RCR road platform, it features CFD-designed, wind tunnel-tested aerodynamics that save watts when you need them most. Built using Super High Modulus carbon lay-up, you can expect exceptional stiffness and efficient power transfer into the dirt. Race-focused geometry delivers an aggressive, aerodynamic position, a longer reach for stability and traction on loose surfaces. Tire clearance up to 50mm on 700c wheels gives you the ability to further tune your ride. Available in RED AXS, FORCE AXS, and Rival AXS builds, each paired Van Rysel carbon wheelsets, the RCR-G delivers race-proven performance across each model.
Van Rysel RCR-CX
The Van Rysel RCR-CX Pro Team Force AXS brings World Tour-proven carbon engineering to cyclocross racing. Its Super High Modulus carbon frame weighs just 966 grams (size medium), with generous seatstay and chainstay clearance to shed mud and a shoulder-optimized top tube and head tube for effortless carrying through technical sections. Tire clearance up to 40mm and a featherlight full carbon fork ensure grip and agility in any condition. The build delivers race-proven power and control: a SRAM Force AXS E1 1x12 wireless electronic drivetrain shifts precisely even under load, SRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes provide consistent stopping power through mud and sand, and Reynolds AR41 carbon wheels provide instant acceleration. The RCR-CX is primed to dominate the gnarliest cyclocross courses.
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The Van Rysel RCR is a lightweight aero road bike built for riders who care about speed in every situation. Designed to balance aerodynamics, stiffness, and low weight, the RCR platform performs just as well on steep climbs as it does in fast, high-speed racing. Whether you're riding solo, rotating through a paceline, or pushing the pace in a breakaway, the RCR is built to deliver efficient speed and responsive handling. Riders searching for a carbon race road bike or a lightweight aero road bike will find the RCR delivers the performance expected from a modern race machine.
The Van Rysel RCR road bike comes in two versions: the RCR and the RCR Pro. Both share the same aggressive race geometry and aerodynamic frame design, but they differ in carbon construction. The RCR uses high-modulus carbon for a stiff and responsive ride, while the RCR Pro uses super high-modulus carbon to reduce weight and reinforce key stress areas for elite-level racing. The RCR Pro frame is also the same platform raced by Decathlon AG2R riders on the WorldTour.
The Van Rysel RCR race platform is built for riders who want one bike that can handle a full range of race scenarios—fast group rides, attacking climbs, and high-speed finishes.
Looking for more aero gains? Check out the Van Rysel RCR-F Pro.
The Van Rysel RCR-F is an aero road bike built for riders who want maximum speed on rolling and hilly terrain. Developed in collaboration with aerodynamic specialists at Swiss Side, the RCR-F platform focuses on reducing drag while maintaining the stiffness and responsiveness expected from a modern race bike. Riders searching for an aero road bike or a carbon race road bike will find the RCR-F delivers the performance needed for fast road racing and high-speed riding.
The Van Rysel RCR-F road bike was designed through extensive CFD analysis, wind tunnel testing, and validation by the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale WorldTour team. Compared to the RCR platform, the RCR-F saves 13 watts at 28 mph, helping riders maintain higher speeds with less effort during fast race situations.
The Van Rysel RCR-F aero platform also emphasizes stiffness and stability. Built with Super High Modulus carbon and reinforced in key stress areas, the frame delivers explosive acceleration and precise handling when sprinting, attacking, or pushing the pace.
Looking for something to tackle some climbing? Check out the Van Rysel RCR.
The Van Rysel RCR-G brings World Tour road racing technology off the tarmac, delivering a gravel bike built for speed. Engineered from the aero-optimized RCR road platform, the RCR-G uses CFD-designed, wind tunnel-tested aerodynamics to save 8.6 watts at 45 km/h, while its 366-piece High Modulus carbon lay-up with 60T fibers delivers exceptional stiffness and efficient power transfer, all in a frame weighing just 885g, making it one of the lightest gravel frames on the market.
Designed for riders who demand speed above all else, the RCR-G features race-focused gravel geometry with an aggressive, aerodynamic riding position, a longer reach for improved stability and traction on loose surfaces, and tire clearance up to 50mm on 700c wheels. Whether you're racing to the front of the pack or pushing your limits on gravel and dirt roads, the RCR-G is engineered to keep you there.
Available in RED AXS, FORCE AXS, and Rival AXS builds, each equipped with SRAM XPLR AXS drivetrains and Van Rysel carbon wheelsets, the RCR-G offers race-proven performance across every price point.
For gravel riders who refuse to slow down when the pavement ends, the Van Rysel RCR-G delivers uncompromising speed, stiffness, and control, engineered to lead the pack.
If you're interested in a cyclocross bike, take a look at the Van Rysel RCR-CX.
The Van Rysel RCR-CX Pro Team Force AXS is built for riders who refuse to compromise. This bike brings carbon engineering that’s been proven on the world tour straight into the heart of cyclocross racing. The frame is crafted from Super High Modulus carbon and weighs just 966 grams in a size medium. Generous clearance at the seatstays and chainstays keeps mud from building up, a shoulder-optimized top tube and head tube allow you to effortlessly carry the bike through the most technical sections. With tire clearance up to 40mm (fitted with 33mm Vittoria Terreno Mix CX tires) the bike is ready to deliver grip in nearly any condition. Paired with a featherlight 425-gram full carbon fork, this is a platform designed to lead the pack, tear through chicanes, and ride away alone at the front.
Power and control come from a proven, race-tested build. The SRAM Force AXS E1 1x12 wireless electronic drivetrain shifts with precision even under load and caked in mud. SRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors offer consistent, progressive stopping power through mud, water, and sand, giving you full control throughout the entire race. Reynolds AR41 carbon wheels bring a 40mm deep profile for aero efficiency and fast-engaging 10-degree hubs that turn every pedal stroke into instant acceleration. A Fizik Antares saddle with Van Rysel carbon seatpost completes a setup built to hold nothing back through 45 minutes of full-gas racing. This bike is primed and ready to take control over the gnarliest of cyclocross races and ensure you dominate the field.
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