Van Rysel EDR AF105 Road Bike

Very disappointed with my purchase made online after taking advice from a salesperson in store. I was starting road cycling. This model is not at all adapted to my size and my morphology. The position is too uncomfortable. Despite the change of stem recommended by a salesperson when I told him of my dissatisfaction. Despite this modification, it is really too big for me. It may still be a very good bike but you still have to have the right size. Really disappointed because I can't use it. I lost €1100, with a new bike that is sleeping in the garage... Not even 100km...

Bike is good quality/price but has some flaws: - The noise of the rolling (this bike is audible) - the basic tires: Michelin lithion 2 in 25 mm: "This model is known for its great longevity and its good resistance to punctures" Not really I punctured 2 times in 1 month on cycle path. This bike is very good only on the road. - Saddle too rigid, of course to change. + very light and very resistant bike.

I decided to write a couple of words only after some time since I bought this bike in order to be more truthful. This bike stole my heart immediately. Eye wants its part and this bike is really beautiful. Components at a good level. I wanted a model with Shimano Ultegra but unfortunately with size M it was not even pre-orderable. But after all this time that I use this Shimano 105 I absolutely cannot complain. Always precise. A responsive bike. I would say that for the price, under € 1200, we buy a product of excellent quality. Difficult to find better. Decathlon. What can I say. I have always found myself well and I can only say that they are always good people. Very friendly and helpful.

+ Value for money + fast delivery + beautiful bike + great riding pleasure

Bike bought in 2022 for PLN 5499. Being 193cm tall and 83kg (I have long legs and arms, but I wear "M" undershirts), I bought frame size L, because that was the only one available at the time. After doing my own bike fitting, the size doesn't bother me, I have the bike set up well and nothing hurts - I don't lack gears or centimeters in the frame. However, if I could turn back time and had a choice, then yes - I would take XL. I would like to immediately correct the mistake that appears here. The bike IS NOT on a full Shimano 105 group. The rear cassette is Microshift and the chain is no-name. But does it bother you? No. A different cassette and chain are not noticeable when riding, and a potential replacement of the cassette and chain to have a full 105 group (I replaced it after 2 full seasons of riding on the default set) costs less than PLN 300. Despite the aluminum, the bike is light, comfortable, has good quality wheels and tires. You can race on it and we will not stand out from other - initial models on carbon. This year I rode the Tour de Pologne Amatorów in Karpacz and did not finish last, and the difference compared to the basic models on carbon was not noticeable. Buying this bike you can save money, and make up for the difference in speed by training your "hooves". After 2 full seasons and 5000 km with the bike I had no problems. After 1 season, a slight play in the rear hub came out during the inspection, which the guys from Decathlon fixed at the price of the inspection. Additionally, once a brake screw came loose and I rubbed it against the wheel for a while. It was enough to tighten it. Apart from that, absolutely zero problems. I ride mainly on bike paths in a large city and on the road outside the city. In my opinion, if you are looking for your first road bike (for me it is my first) this bike is ideal. We are not entering the carbon frame market yet, but we have good equipment at an affordable price, where to have a full Shimano 105 group you have to add a few zlotys, a good and solid frame with a warranty and very good wheels with tires. If riding this bike does not satisfy you, it will be a signal to simply not go for a more expensive one. After riding it, I will look for a new and more expensive bike only in case I have an accident on this one and I simply break it. If I had to point out the disadvantages of this bike: - V-brake rim brake. Unfortunately, there is a huge gap compared to disc brakes and, for example, when I am riding downhill and I have over 60 km/h on the counter, I know that I have to start pressing the brake, because in a crisis situation I simply would not brake and I would kill myself. Unfortunately, this takes away a bit of the sense of security and you have to remember that above a certain speed we will not stop this bike too quickly. On disc brakes, however, the braking distance is much shorter. -You have to change the saddle, because the default one is not super comfortable. I threw in a Stella Italia X for 120 PLN and it's a dream. -A tangle of cables on the handlebars. I understand that it is due to easier servicing... -Not much space on the handlebars to add gadgets

I am 191cm, and the bike in size XL seems very big. I should be in the middle of the manufacturer's size, and I will probably have to change the stem to a shorter one. The wheels were supposed to be fulcrum racing 6, but the ones installed are worse "600". Additionally, the weld on the rim sticks out, rubs the brake and makes noise when braking. The service assured that the bike was adjusted. It turned out at home that they only screwed it together without adjustment and I had to return it for service. The lights are at the level of a bike for PLN 500, it is a shame to put something like that on a bike for PLN 5,000. There is no full "105". Ultimately, the cassette, crank and chain will have to be replaced in a few thousand kilometers, so it is bearable.

I have been using this bike for two years for sports and recreation and commuting. The bike is incredibly good and balanced in terms of construction and drive. Shimano 105 is a perfect shifting group for more performance-oriented amateurs and enthusiasts. A wonderful and versatile bike with an even better price-quality ratio. Highly recommended!!!

Perfect bike, great to ride. Everything, so-called, fits, nothing wobbles, absolutely sufficient for recreational riding. Stable even at higher speeds. The brakes are adequate. Comfortable even for longer rides. I am extremely satisfied.

Excellent value for money

A user for several years, this bike always gives him the same pleasure on every outing. Versatile, flexible and precise in changing gears as well as during braking phases, a real treat!

I bought this bike because of its perfect price/performance value. It's light. It has cable routing outside of the frame. It's equipped with a simple yet effective 105 mechanical groupset. The wheels are not the heaviest of the price class, yet you can buy spare parts for them, since the manufacturer and model are known. Many competitors sell their bikes with unknown wheels - no chance to repair them later on. You could spend maybe 4-5000 EUR more to find a carbon frame bike with a similar weight. But then you'd have disc brakes which are harder to maintain and cost more to maintain. Then you'd have a very fragile frame. Then you'd have a bike you wouldn't want to ride into the city on. Then you'd most likely have a tubeless setup, with all the hassle around it. Then you'd have internal cabling, prohibiting many, otherwise easy maintenance tasks. This then results you relying on the bike shops and paying them hefty fees for adjustments are repairs. But this bike is simple, effective and cheap. You can fix it on your own at home. You don't need more of a bike, unless you want to win every race in your country. For fitness rides this is the bike to choose. What I've replaced: the steering bar was replaced with one that is narrower and has less drop and shorter reach, to match my philosophy. Also replaced the tires with Tufo Comtura Duo 28s. I've done about 1500km with this bike until today and I enjoy it very much. Decathlon, don't change this bike setup. As long as there are rim brakes, mechanical sets and external cabling, this will remain the best bike on the market, if priced correctly.

Very satisfied with my purchase, I highly recommend