Van Rysel RCR review: It cements the brand amongst the big players, but is it actually that good value?

The arrival of Van Rysel into the stable of WorldTour bikes has somewhat upset the apple cart. The brand is part of the multi-sport Decathlon empire, and so has a reputation for value. Given this is the first time the brand has appeared in the upper echelons of our sport it’s actually likely that ‘value’ may be the only thing you think of when you see the brand name. Value is often a word that goes hand in hand with compromise, with products (not just bikes) made to hit a certain price point. 

The Van Rysel brand as a whole has been trying to steer a little clear of the value angle too, and the RSR is squarely aimed at the best road bikes segment, rather than a value-based consolation prize.