2020 Van Rysel

Road Bike Ultra CF Potenza

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£1,999($2,531)
Weight16.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetPotenza
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

23 mph

Road Bike Ultra CF Potenza

40 mph

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Reviews
Bicycling
The Van Rysel EDR AF 105 Is a Cheap, No-Frills Road Bike

Mar 2021 · Dan Chabanov

This aluminum bike scores high marks in both the value and performance departments.

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Van Rysel RR 920 CF road bike review

Feb 2020 · Paul Norman

Superb spec for the price, although the ride quality is not great on UK roads

Highs
  • Superb spec for the price

Lows
  • Over-geared

  • Noticeable road buzz

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Specs
Build
Frame

The VanRysel Ultra Evo Dynamic carbon fibre frame is the most advanced frame for tackling mountain climbs and winning the most demanding classic races. A blend of HM and IM carbon fibres offers the best weight to speed ratio on the market (850 g without accessories in size M). The frame was specially designed for the most demanding climbers and sprinters. The bottom bracket is a standard PressFit 86 for greater chassis stiffness.Di2 compatible frame.

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Pedals

Pedals not included.

Groupset
Crank

Campagnolo Potenza, New design (same shape as the top-of-the-range groupsets). Both cranks are hollow forged aluminium. Weight: 836 g in 172.5mm. Campagnolo Potenza 11/29 11-speed cassette (11 12 13 14 15 17 19 21 23 26 29)

Cassette

Campagnolo Potenza, New design (same shape as the top-of-the-range groupsets). Both cranks are hollow forged aluminium. Weight: 836 g in 172.5mm. Campagnolo Potenza 11/29 11-speed cassette (11 12 13 14 15 17 19 21 23 26 29)

Brakes

Front calliper: Campagnolo direct mount, Weight: 182 g, Rear calliper: Mono pivot Campagnolo Potenza, Weight: 157g

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Campagnolo Zonda wheels, This wheel is full of innovative technological solutions, which make it a truly advanced solution compared to what other brands are offering in the same price range. The reduced-height hub, along with the differentiated 24/27mm rim height and the new self-blocking nuts, make this a very easy-to-handle and shock-resistance wheel. It is no accident that this model is used in competitions. Weight: 1540g

Tires

Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance 700 x 25, HDF rubber>5.2 with Kevlar reinforcement. (Performance, grip, durability and resistance to punctures). 127 TPI carcass. Weight: 25mm tyre (215g)

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