Decathlon is not satisfied with having built the Van Rysel RCR Pro, one of the bikes that is attracting the most attention this season among all those rolling in the peloton thanks to the great performance of Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale, but now they are preparing to expand their range with the incorporation of a 100% aerodynamic model in a bet that contrasts with the current market trend of unifying models.
Van Rysel FCR Aero, the new weapon of Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale
Although most brands are retracting their developments to focus on the production of versatile road models that are capable of combining lightness and aerodynamics, which, on the other hand, also seemed to be Decathlon's bet when they launched their RCR Pro, the bike that Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale has managed to take to victory 25 times so far this season, the French brand seems to be developing a new completely aerodynamic road bike.
During the Tour de France, some cyclists like Oliver Naesen, Sam Bennett, or Felix Gall have been seen using a bike with the typical camouflage paint to hide the lines that brands usually apply to prototypes. However, it is evident that it is a much more aerodynamic model than the RCR Pro that the team usually uses.
At first glance, details such as the very deep head tube or the elaborate seatstays stand out, which are quite separate from the frame and vaguely remind us of the path that track bikes have been taking since Hope incorporated its radical design into British Cycling's bike.
It can also be seen in the leaked images an integrated handlebar also with generous profiles, supposedly made by Deda, a regular supplier in the assemblies of Van Rysel. In any case, the fact that the team uses it in a race as important as the Tour de France indicates that the bike must be in its final stages of development and, surely, will soon be officially unveiled.
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