Van Rysel announces lighter, stiffer RCR-R2 race bike, available January 2027

Frames & bikes 2 sources · about 7 hours ago

Van Rysel has announced the RCR-R2 and RCR-R2 Pro race bikes, with the Pro frame kit claimed 240g lighter, 6.3 watts more aero at 45km/h and 10 per cent stiffer than the previous RCR-R Pro. Bikes are due in Europe, the UK, China and North America from around January 2027, with prices still to be set.

What's new

• RCR-R2 Pro frame claimed at 705g in size medium, with a 360g fork; the standard RCR-R2 frame is claimed at 883g.
• Pro builds include Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, SRAM Red AXS, Ultegra Di2 and SRAM Force AXS, with claimed weights from 6.6kg to 7.1kg.
• Standard RCR-R2 builds include Ultegra Di2, SRAM Force AXS, Shimano 105 Di2 and SRAM Rival AXS, claimed at 7.4kg to 7.9kg, all with power meters.
• A custom aero bottle and cage system contributes to the claimed drag saving but will arrive after the initial launch.

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In our catalogue

Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 Di2 Disc Groupset Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2 Disc Groupset SRAM Red AXS E1 2x12 Disc Groupset SRAM Force AXS 2x12 Disc Groupset SRAM Rival AXS 2x12 Disc Groupset Van Rysel RCR-F

Sources

• Van Rysel’s new RCR-R2 leaves more questions than answers

  Escape-Collectiveabout 7 hours ago
• No paint, 40cm handlebar and the marks of a life well-lived – this is Paul Seixas’ prototype Van Rysel RCR-R2 Pro

  BikeRadar Roadabout 8 hours ago
• The new Van Rysel RCR-R2 Pro is lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic

  BikeRadar Roadabout 8 hours ago