van ressel A new aero bike appears to have been quietly launched ahead of the 2025 season, with the new machine set to form part of Decathlon’s AG2R La Mondiale arsenal for next year’s WorldTour.
The announcement was buried in a press release from the brand and the French pro team, subtitled “RCR-F, a new bike to dominate sprints,” with few other details provided. Maybe this is a sneak peek meant to whet the appetite of tech geeks across the industry. Whatever it is, it works, and the new bike immediately generated a lot of interest on social media.
This bike looks very similar to the prototype air racer Participated in the Tour de France earlier this year; Rider Sam Bennett has “Aero24 Project – Sample 06” engraved on the fork.
Van Rysel became famous last season with the launch of RCR Pro. The most affordable WorldTour bike on the marketand looks set to continue to be one of the most talked about brands in the industry with its latest products.
The top-end RCR Pro still costs £9,000, but that’s £3,000 cheaper than similar specs elsewhere; the savings do drop for less equipped models.
A short description of the new machine reads: “Starting this season, the RCR-F will join the RCR and XCR on the road, a more powerful machine that will push classic riders and sprinters to unprecedented levels. RCR-F in the air Flying at high speeds redefines the standard for aero bikes.”
Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale’s resident classic king, Oliver Naesen, will definitely be licking his lips after reading this description, especially after getting the RCR last year. He couldn’t express himself in superlatives when describing the RCR.
“If you ask me, this bike will Disrupt the market,” said the Belgian rider.
“It’s truly outstanding. A brutal machine, by far the best I’ve ever owned,” added Nathan. “Very light too. On other bikes they use shallow wheels and lighter pedals to limit the weight. My bike has heavier, deeper wheels and standard pedals and is only 100 grams over the limit.”
According to information provided on the brand’s website, the new RCR-F was designed in collaboration with wheel manufacturer Swiss Side and offers aerodynamic savings of more than 13 watts compared to sister model RCR Pro.
Beyond that, as it stands, there’s almost no official word on this mysterious new aero bike. However, the team’s mechanic told Cycling Weekly Those riders are “Very” impressed The prototype entered competition earlier this year.
