Van Rysel RCR Pro Frame Kit Raw Carbon + Fork + Stem + Seat Post

I can only recommend this RCR PRO. An unbeatable price for a bike that wins in the World Tour. The positive points: - Di2 group and Ultegra wheels at the top (even if I will invest in a pair of lighter wheels for the mountain) - on the flat it flies - the relaunches are sharp - it performs well on the climbs (my favorite playground), even if I have not yet been able to exploit its full potential because the aero shape of the handlebars makes my knees brush or even touch when I am dancing... Consequently I will change the handlebars for a more classic one. But this remains a personal case (I have long legs). The only negative point (but it is far from negligible): - I had to move my saddle as far forward as possible on the rail to have the same position as on the other bikes. On many of the bikes of the AG2R Decathlon team we see that it is also the same. It therefore seems necessary to me that Van Rysel offers, in addition to the current seatpost, a zero offset seatpost option. Many bike brands do this and it seems feasible to me. I will be the first to buy this straight seatpost if Van Rysel offers it.

After trying several bikes over the last 5 years, I found the ideal bike. It is rigid, dynamic and, to my great surprise, comfortable. I was able to test it on all terrains (flat, hilly and high mountains) I can't find any limits. Only the Antares saddle is not at the level of the equipment offered by this RCR Pro.

Because I'm a fan of the A2GR team, I've been riding BMC Teamachine and Roadmachine for the last 8 years or so. To clarify: it wasn't exactly the most high-end 01 models, but BMC is famous for the quality of the bikes. This year, for "understandable" reasons, I looked around for options to buy a model from Van Rysel. I have to admit that I had a little contempt for buying a bike in a supermarket. Of course - I have absolutely no regrets, on the contrary. From my point of view, absolutely top and perfect machine, very fast with very good handling. I think the handlebars are better than BMC. As I am a fan of A2GR, I have been riding BMC Teamachine and Roadmachine for the last 8 years or so. For the record, it wasn't exactly the most high-end 01 models, but BMC is renowned for the quality of the bikes. This year, for "obvious" reasons, I've been looking around for options to get a Van Rysel model. I have to admit that I had a bit of a disdain for, buying a bike at the supermarket. However - I have absolutely no regrets, on the contrary. From my point of view absolutely top-notch and perfect machine, very fast with very good handling. Handlebars in my opinion better than BMC.

Responsive. Maneuverable. Lightweight.

Very good bike for going fast! Top price. Rigid as it should be, very pleasant to restart. The wheels are a very good surprise for the mid-range. (light and rigid enough not to bend on the first restart). The speedometer support matching the Deda stem is provided, it's very good. (it is almost impossible to find in stores and overpriced) Weight: 7.34kg without pedals mounted tubeless with Garmin support and 30ml of liquid in each wheel. a few small drawbacks: - the screw cover for tightening the seat post which is not great, it looks like what you find on the specs (and that's not a compliment) - the manufacturing quality of the stem which seems very random: it seems that there are 2 different screw assemblies depending on when the stem was manufactured, one with 1 flat washer and very short screws (creepy) , the other with 1 conical washer, one flat and long screws, on my bike, 2 of the 4 conical washers were crushed reduced to a piece of sharp metal because the plates which hold the handlebars had a fault... (I realized these differences by purchasing a whole set of stems for a postural study) - we would have liked to be able to choose the length of the cranks, the stem and the width of the handlebars before purchasing.

I've been using this bike in competition for about 2000km since I bought it and it's great! I'm really satisfied, it responds well, rigid, aero, I was skeptical about the wheels but in the end they're great! A bike that responds well at high speed and climbs perfectly on bumps WELL DONE!!

After 9 months with the bike I am delighted with it. A very light bike with super competitive components. The bike feels rigid and responsive. On downhills it gives me a lot of confidence. Today if I had to buy a new bike I would definitely choose the same one again.

Overall, it's a good bike, value for money. To see the quality of everything over time…. The carbon frame gives reflections, like the beginnings of cracks. Also to be seen over time if it does not deteriorate. Be careful all the same when assembling the half-coasters of the handlebars, because even when tightening below the standard of 5Nm, two screws and a half-coaster were badly damaged, (completely crushed material of the cover and washers of the two screws hs). Hoping that the after-sales service will take this into account and exchange the damaged parts for me. If so, I will increase the quality/price ratio.

It's going great

Very good value for money

Overall Incredible bike A simple error during assembly (reversing the stem bridges) damaged the stem but replaced in after-sales service so good point. On the other hand, a little disgusted to have received it with an old version fizik Antares R5 saddle which causes me loss of sensation where it is not pleasant (no opening) while current customers receive the new version of the antares (open to avoid my problems) and in R3 therefore more high-end... Also the bike is delivered with non-ventilated pads which are noisy at the front despite maintenance with specific products. I will see by passing on L05A if the problem goes away. Also the cover of the seat post clamping system is frankly not up to the bike

It's a very good bike but... To start with I received the bike with a cracked frame. + a week of waiting for a frame change. The headset cover was touching the frame but it was impossible to put in 0.25mm riser washers. The tires were quickly removed as well as the handlebars and the saddle. Not even ventilated pads for 5500 while they are on the edr in 105 mechanical at 2150.