VanRysel RR 900 AF review

A fresh new update for one of Decathlon's most popular models

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Featuring a ride quality comparable to bikes twice the price and beyond, the VanRysel RR 900 AF continues to impress. The fact it also has a highly competitive spec list, featuring a groupset normally not seen at this price point, on top of a quality frame is also a complete bonus.

Reasons to buy
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    Ride quality of the aluminium frame

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    Full Shimano 105 groupset

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    Value

Reasons to avoid
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    Braking performance

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    Mavic tyres

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The French brand may have changed its name from B’twin to VanRysel, but the RR 900 AF still has everything we’ve come to love from the French giant: a superb ride quality, a top notch frame and excellent value for money. For that reason it's on our Editor's Choice list for 2019.

French sports equipment powerhouse Decathlon has completely shaken up its cycling division for 2019, dropping the all-encompassing B’Twin name and launching its more premium models under a new VanRysel moniker.

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