Decathlon Van Rysel EDR CF 105 Carbon Fiber Road Bike Review - feat. Shimano 105 + Endurance Geom.

When it comes to road bikes, carbon fiber disc bikes are the most desirable due to their lightweight and smooth rides. Decathlon’s Van Rysel lineup of bikes target that premium end of the road bike market with various carbon frame options. In this review, we’ll be looking at the Van Rysel EDR CF 105 which features an endurance geometry and a full Shimano 105 drivetrain. We’re a bit late to the party with this review as the bike was originally released back in 2021, however, the bike has only recently become available in the US with a retail price of $3499. Developed in-house at Decathlon’s Flanders headquarters, the EDR CF 105 is a modern road bike with hydraulic disc brakes, thru-axles and offset seat stays. Decathlon also offers a aluminum frame EDR AF 105 variation for $1700 while the Ultegra variation of the EDR CF isn’t available in the US. Visually, the Van Rysel EDR 105 CF takes full advantage of the full carbon frame and fork construction with sharp creases and aerodynamic shaping. The sculpted head tube connects to a thin downward sloping top tube which has an ellipse-like cross section and a crease running along the top. A rectangular downtube extends down to the bottom bracket with a sharp dividing line along the side that separates a matte inner finish with the glossy primary paint finish. Decathlon only offers the Van Rysel EDR 105 CF in a black finish which is consistent with Van Rysel shoes and apparel in the US. While we wish Decathlon would offer more color options, like those found overseas, the blacked out finish and black disc wheels give the bike a sinister look. Branding on the bike is quite subtle with Van Rysel printed on the top tube and ghosted onto the inside of the downtube. We suspect most people will assume the EDR 105 CF is some sort of Specialized or Cannondale variation unless they’re familiar with Van Rysel as there is no Decathlon branding on the bike. There are a few easter eggs like the coordinates printed on the seat stay and the “Designed in Flanders” on the seatpost.  Consistent with the performance theme, the bike has a smooth finish with no accommodations for rack or fender mounting. The rear triangle also features an offset design (i.e. the seat stays are offset lower than top tube)  for improved compliance and lighter weight. ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:13 Unboxing Specs 02:55 Fit Finish 05:07 On The Road 07:26 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ Decathlon - ~