Van Rysel has released its spring/summer collection, including a new endurance-focused bike. The EDR CF has a carbon fibre frame with integrated storage and sits between the EDR CF Ultra and EDR AF models. There are four models in the range, two of which are currently available in the UK, with prices starting at €1,799 (UK models start at £1,999).
Van Rysel is Decathlon’s performance-focused cycling brand, and it has introduced a new EDR CF endurance bike which is said to bridge the gap between the higher-tier EDR CF Ultra and aluminium EDR AF models , designed “for optimal comfort and versatility”.
It hasn’t been long since Van Rysel released the EDR CF Ultra at the end of last year, which our video guy Liam rode from Lille to London on.
Like the EDR CF Ultra, the new EDR CF features a carbon fibre frame with what Van Rysel calls “endurance-oriented geometry,” along with the same tyre clearance, accommodating up to 38mm tyres. In comparison, the previous generation Van Rysel EDR CF 105 Disc Road only had space for up to 30mm of rubber, though some other endurance bikes offer more. For example, Bianchi’s Infinito that was released last week can fit tyres up to 40mm.
The EDR CF adds integrated frame storage in the down tube where you can keep tools and spares – a feature now seen on many modern endurance bikes.
The new EDR CF looks like an entirely new bike compared to the one we reviewed back in 2021. The brake hoses and cables are now fully integrated, running through the handlebar, and the seatstays now meet the seat tube much higher up the frame, close to the seatpost.
Models, pricing and availability
Van Rysel has released four models of the EDR CF, with two currently available in the UK. Prices across the full range start at €1,799 and go up to €2,899.
The entry-level EDR CF comes with a 10-speed Shimano Tiagra groupset, but it’s not the updated 11-speed version released this month.
Van Rysel EDR CF Tiagra (€1,799)
Groupset Shimano Tiagra R4720
Wheels VR30 ALU
Weight 8.9kg (size M)
Availability EU only
Van Rysel EDR CF Apex AXS (£1,999/€2,299)
Groupset SRAM Apex AXS
Wheels Unknown
Weight Unknown
Availability UK and EU
Van Rysel EDR CF 105 (£2,299/€2,499)
Groupset Shimano 105 R7120
Wheels VR35 Lite Carbon
Weight 8.7kg (size M)
Availability UK and EU
The previous generation EDR CF 105 Disc Road weighed 8.13kg (size M) on the road.cc Scales of Truth.
Van Rysel EDR CF Rival AXS (€2,899)
Groupset SRAM Rival AXS
Wheels VR35 Lite Carbon
Weight 8.5kg (size M)
Availability EU only
The EDR CF Rival AXS is the lightest in the range, weighing only 150g more than the £4,000 EDR CF Ultra.
We’ve requested one for review, so keep your eyes peeled for a full road.cc review in the coming months.
Other products in the spring/summer collection include jerseys, bib shorts and sunnies. For the full range, head over to Decathlon’s website.
