Van Rysel RCR-G RED AXS

The Van Rysel RCR-G RED AXS is purpose-built for one thing only: attacking from the front. Engineered with an obsession for pure speed, this gravel bike brings World Tour standards to off-road terrain, delivering the category's most radical edge—the ability to break away alone at the front where the air is clear and the racing line is yours. This is not a touring bike. The RCR-G is a pure performance weapon designed for high-level gravel racing where average speeds exceed 35 km/h and up to 40 percent of the course runs on tarmac.

The 885-gram RCR-G frame represents the lightest gravel frame ever designed, sculpted from 366 pieces of high-modulus carbon incorporating 60T fibers. Every detail follows a surgically precise lay-up strategy that locks in stiffness where torsional demands are greatest, delivering instant acceleration without yielding a single unnecessary gram. Before hitting the track, the frame was sculpted using Computational Fluid Dynamics and battle-tested in the wind tunnel. Precision work on the head tube and seat tube delivers an unmatched aerodynamic edge—an 8.6-watt saving at 45 km/h compared to competitors. The design was race-tested over two years by DECATHLON CMA CGM professional team riders, who blind-tested eight distinct carbon lay-ups to achieve the exact balance of explosiveness during acceleration paired with total control at high speed.

The complete build weighs just 7.9 kg in size M, a featherweight that translates every watt directly into speed. SRAM Red eTap AXS E1 wireless drivetrain with integrated Quarq power meter provides precise real-time wattage data for race-focused training and execution. SRAM Red hydraulic disc brakes deliver powerful, controlled stopping in all conditions, while the integrated Deda x Van Rysel cockpit minimizes aerodynamic drag while ensuring optimal ergonomics. Van Rysel VR50 carbon wheels paired with Continental Terra Competition 45mm tires deliver speed and versatility across varied gravel surfaces. Up to 50mm tire clearance, UDH compatibility, and 1x or 2x drivetrain options ensure this frame adapts to your racing strategy.

Key Features

• Frame - RCR-G High Modulus Carbon
• Drivetrain - SRAM Red XPLR AXS E1 with Quarq power meter
  
• Wheelset - Van Rysel VR 50 Carbon with Continental Terra Competition 45mm tires