Van RyselXCR Hybrid
The cheaper triathlon XCR, launched alongside the XCR Tri in December 2024. It fits the Tri cockpit, bento box and trash box to a frame without the Tri's built-in toolbox, and comes with SRAM Rival AXS, a Rival power meter and Fulcrum Wind wheels. Decathlon also sells it as the XCR Tri Rival AXS.
- Last MSRP
- €6,199€6,199€6,199
- Builds
- 1
- Sizes
- 5
- Frame weight
- 1,329 g2.93 lb
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 7 categories
The cheapest way onto the XCR platform, with the tri cockpit, bento box and power meter included. Rival AXS and Fulcrum Wind wheels make it heavier and less premium than the XCR Tri, and it loses the frame toolbox.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Aero-first design
- + Premium frame
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 80/100
- Frame
- 80/100
- Components
- 64/100
- Hydration & storage
- 70/100
- Fit
- 76/100
- Practicality
- 66/100
- Price
- 79/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Hydration and storage in the frame
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- High-modulus carbon
- Fork material
- High-modulus carbon (XCR fork, specific by size)
- Frame weight
- 1,329 g2.93 lb
- Fork weight
- 498 g17.6 oz
- Weight measured on
- Size M, raw (factsheet)
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- Dark grey
- Also available as
- XCR Tri (with frame toolbox, Ultegra Di2) and XCR UCI
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 30 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- Press-fit 86.5 (SRAM DUB 86.5 fitted)
- Front axle
- 12x100 thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12x142 thru-axle
Hydration & storage
- Integrated storage
- Yes
- Storage details
- Top-tube bento box and trash box; no frame toolbox (that is reserved for the XCR Tri).
- Top tube bento box
- Yes
- Bottle mount locations
- Between the aerobars (BTA bracket) and behind the saddle (Aeris bottle carrier)
Fit & adjustability
- Aerobar system
- Van Rysel XCR base bar with the Van Rysel Tri cockpit
- Fit notes
- Cockpit height adjusts with 10 to 95 mm of spacers and extension angle from 0° to 30°.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- Van Rysel's white paper claims 2.8 W less drag than its best benchmark bike at 45 km/h (weighted yaw -20° to 20°) with a rear disc and 80 mm front wheel, and 3.4 W less with 80 mm wheels front and rear.
- Testing method
- CFD on 14 prototypes and wind-tunnel testing with Swiss Side and Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale time trialists
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Proprietary parts
- XCR base bar, Tri cockpit, XCR seatpost, size-specific XCR fork
- Sold via
- Decathlon stores and websites
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
XCR Hybrid Rival AXS | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Price (MSRP) | €6,199€6,199€6,199 |
| Weight | 9.65 kg21.3 lb |
| Weight measured on size | M |
| Type | Complete bike |
| Notes | Spec and weight (without accessories) from Van Rysel's factsheet; EUR price is the December 2024 launch price on decathlon.de (the factsheet rounds it to €6,200). Decathlon's European shops block automated access, so the current price could not be re-checked. The German press release names a Zipp Vuka Carbon Evo 110 extension; the factsheet lists the Van Rysel Tri cockpit. Pedals not included. |
| Drivetrain | |
| Groupset | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Speeds | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes |
| Wireless | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x12 |
| Shifters | SRAM S-900 Aero HRD |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter |
| Chainrings | 48/35 |
| Crank length | 170 (XS-S) / 172.5 (M) / 175 (L) |
| Power meter | SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter |
| Type | Spindle |
| Measurement | Left spindle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF 86.5 Road |
| Front derailleur | SRAM Rival D1 AXS (braze-on) |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Max cog | 36T |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival XG-1250 D1 |
| Range | 10-30 |
| Speeds | 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival |
| Brakes | |
| Brake levers | SRAM S-900 Aero HRD |
| Brake calipers | SRAM Rival eTap AXS D1 |
| Type | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | SRAM Paceline |
| Front rotor | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 140 mm |
| Mount | Center Lock |
| Wheels & tires | |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Wind 550/750 |
| Tubeless ready | Yes |
| Tires | Michelin Power Cup TLR |
| Tire width | 25 mm |
| Cockpit | |
| Aerobar system | Van Rysel Tri cockpit |
| Pad stack adjustment | 10-95 mm spacers |
| Tilt adjustment | 0-30° |
| Basebar | Van Rysel XCR base bar |
| Saddle & seatpost | |
| Saddle | Fizik Aeris LD |
| Seatpost | Van Rysel XCR |
| Included extras | |
| Storage / bento | Van Rysel XCR bento box and trash box |
| Bottle cages | Van Rysel BTA bottle cage support and rear Aeris bottle carrier |
Ownership checklist
1 of 2 known checks pass, 5 not published by Van Rysel. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
Press-fit 86.5 (SRAM DUB 86.5 fitted)
- ?
UDH derailleur hanger
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 thru-axle
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
- ?
Fits third-party aerobars
Van Rysel XCR base bar with the Van Rysel Tri cockpit
- ?
Rear disc wheel compatible
- ?
Fit kept when packed
XCR Hybrid geometry
The manufacturer uses the same geometry as the UCI (TT).
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider height min | 155 cm5′1″ | 166 cm5′5″ | 173 cm5′8″ | 181 cm5′11″ | 186 cm6′1″ |
| Rider height max | 166 cm5′5″ | 173 cm5′8″ | 181 cm5′11″ | 186 cm6′1″ | 196 cm6′5″ |
| Stack | 468.7 mm18.5″ | 480 mm18.9″ | 497.5 mm19.6″ | 519.4 mm20.4″ | 539.3 mm21.2″ |
| Reach | 380.3 mm15″ | 402.1 mm15.8″ | 419.2 mm16.5″ | 436.1 mm17.2″ | 444.3 mm17.5″ |
| Seat angle min | 79° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 79.8° |
| Seat angle max | 79° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 79.8° |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Head tube length | 65 mm2.6″ | 74 mm2.9″ | 92 mm3.6″ | 115 mm4.5″ | 136 mm5.4″ |
| Effective top tube | 489.3 mm19.3″ | 513 mm20.2″ | 534.4 mm21″ | 556.3 mm21.9″ | 570.9 mm22.5″ |
| Seat tube length | 484.9 mm19.1″ | 495 mm19.5″ | 516 mm20.3″ | 530 mm20.9″ | 550.2 mm21.7″ |
| Chainstay | 421.7 mm16.6″ | 421.7 mm16.6″ | 421.7 mm16.6″ | 421.7 mm16.6″ | 421.7 mm16.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 979 mm38.5″ | 996 mm39.2″ | 1,019 mm40.1″ | 1,043 mm41.1″ | 1,058 mm41.7″ |
| BB drop | 74.6 mm2.9″ | 74.6 mm2.9″ | 74.6 mm2.9″ | 74.6 mm2.9″ | 74.6 mm2.9″ |
| Fork length | 366.3 mm14.4″ | 366.3 mm14.4″ | 366.3 mm14.4″ | 366.3 mm14.4″ | 366.3 mm14.4″ |
| Fork offset | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ |
| Saddle height min | 579 mm22.8″ | 644 mm25.4″ | 650 mm25.6″ | 714 mm28.1″ | 724 mm28.5″ |
| Saddle height max | 729 mm28.7″ | 792 mm31.2″ | 815 mm32.1″ | 894 mm35.2″ | 914 mm36″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Side view & pad range
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The XCR Hybrid in size M against the middle size of 43 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Wheelbase1,019 mm40.1″
shortestlonger than 97% of 43 bikeslongest
Long wheelbase: tends to track straight and feel calm at speed.
- Chainstay421.7 mm16.6″
shortestlonger than 100% of 54 bikeslongest
Long chainstays: adds stability and room for a rear wheel with wide tyres.
Good to know
Fit
The press release for the Tri and Hybrid links the XCR UCI geometry chart as the geometry for both, so this file reuses it.
SourceHistory
No longer listed on Van Rysel's Triathlon & TT range in November 2026, which shows only the RCR-X (XCR Tri) and XCR UCI.
SourceVersions
Triathlon Magazine Canada (a feature written in partnership with Van Rysel) lists the XCR Tri in Ultegra Di2 and Rival AXS builds from US$6,500, with the frame toolbox on the Ultegra Di2 model only.
Source
XCR Hybrid FAQ
How much does the Van Rysel XCR Hybrid cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €6,199 across 1 listed build: XCR Hybrid Rival AXS.
How much does the Van Rysel XCR Hybrid weigh?+
The lightest complete build listed (XCR Hybrid Rival AXS) weighs 9.65 kg (21.3 lb) in size M. The frame weighs 1,329 g (2.93 lb) (Size M, raw (factsheet)).
What sizes does the Van Rysel XCR Hybrid come in?+
5 sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL. The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 155 cm (5′1″) to 196 cm (6′5″).
What seat angle does the Van Rysel XCR Hybrid have?+
The effective seat tube angle can be set between 79° and 79.8°.
Does the Van Rysel XCR Hybrid have integrated storage?+
Yes. Top-tube bento box and trash box; no frame toolbox (that is reserved for the XCR Tri). A top tube bento box is integrated.
What is the tire clearance of the Van Rysel XCR Hybrid?+
Up to 30 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Van Rysel XCR Hybrid?+
Bottom bracket: Press-fit 86.5 (SRAM DUB 86.5 fitted).
What builds of the Van Rysel XCR Hybrid are available?+
XCR Hybrid Rival AXS: SRAM Rival AXS.
Is the Van Rysel XCR Hybrid aerodynamic?+
Van Rysel's white paper claims 2.8 W less drag than its best benchmark bike at 45 km/h (weighted yaw -20° to 20°) with a rear disc and 80 mm front wheel, and 3.4 W less with 80 mm wheels front and rear. (CFD on 14 prototypes and wind-tunnel testing with Swiss Side and Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale time trialists)
Sources
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XzGhorjhO9Ojs5iwO_9W_NsdZup1jWjL/view
- https://einblicke.decathlon.de/docs/pressedateien/PM%20VAN%20RYSEL%20pr%C3%A4sentiert%20XCR%20Triathlonr%C3%A4der.pdf
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1prKgz0T45gRHWiZps8zrmr8gNFi96aRO/view
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yxwPCkZj7SOefZU2N8FrQ2HmII0CQM5j/view
- https://triathlonmagazine.ca/feature/van-rysel-xcr-tri-from-the-tour-de-france-to-triathlon-courses/
- https://www.vanrysel.com/en-GB/
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