Van RyselXCR Tri
The triathlon version of Van Rysel's XCR, launched in December 2024 and developed with Swiss Side and Ironman champion Denis Chevrot. It uses a heavier tri-specific frame with a toolbox above the bottom bracket, a top-tube bento box and a trash box, plus a wider-adjusting tri cockpit on the same base bar platform. Decathlon sells it as one Ultegra Di2 build with Swiss Side wheels and an Inpeak power meter.
- From
- €7,699$8,499£7,700
- Builds
- 1
- Sizes
- 5
- Frame weight
- 1,490 g3.28 lb
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 7 categories
A well-equipped tri bike at a price below most big-brand rivals: Swiss Side wheels, Ultegra Di2, a power meter and built-in bento, toolbox and trash box. The cockpit adjusts widely in height and angle, but there is a single build and no integrated drinks reservoir.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Aero-first design
- + Premium frame
- + Top-tier build kit
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
- 83/100
- Frame
- 82/100
- Components
- 80/100
- Hydration & storage
- 76/100
- Fit
- 78/100
- Practicality
- 66/100
- Price
- 69/100
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
Bike duel
Reviews
3 independent reviews of the Van Rysel XCR Tri.
- ▶ VideoIn French
- ▶ Video
Global Triathlon Network
The New Van Rysel XCR Tri: First Look - ▶ VideoIn German
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- High-modulus carbon (40T, 30T and 24T fibres)
- Fork material
- High-modulus carbon (XCR fork, specific by size)
- Frame weight
- 1,490 g3.28 lb
- Fork weight
- 490 g17.3 oz
- Weight measured on
- Size M (Decathlon US product page); Van Rysel's factsheet gives 1,493 g frame and 498 g fork raw, its white paper 470 g for the fork
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- White (holographic white); launched in raw black
- Also available as
- XCR UCI (time trial) and XCR Hybrid (tri cockpit on a frame without the toolbox)
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 30 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- Press-fit (Shimano SM-BB72-41B fitted)
- Front axle
- 12x100 thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12x142 thru-axle
Hydration & storage
- Hydration details
- Van Rysel recommends Profile Design HSA 800 Evo or HSF BTA systems on the BTA bracket between the armrests.
- Integrated storage
- Yes
- Storage details
- Top-tube bento box for up to six bars or gels, a trash box for wrappers, and a toolbox in the frame above the bottom bracket (opened from the non-drive side) supplied with an inner tube, CO2 inflator and cartridge, valve extender, tyre levers and a 6 mm Allen key.
- 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 (mounting plate, tri armrests and 40° carbon extensions)
- Fit notes
- Cockpit height adjusts with 10 to 95 mm of spacers and extension angle from 0° to 30°; the attachment plate allows longer and wider settings than the UCI version. Van Rysel says the cockpit detaches with two screws.
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
- Travel & packing
- The cockpit detaches from its platform with two screws.
- Proprietary parts
- XCR base bar, Tri cockpit, XCR seatpost, size-specific XCR fork, storage boxes
- Sold via
- Decathlon stores and websites
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
XCR Tri Ultegra Di2 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Price (MSRP) | €7,699$8,499£7,700 |
| Weight | 8.9 kg19.6 lb |
| Weight measured on size | M |
| Type | Complete bike |
| Notes | USD from decathlon.com (October 2026). EUR is the December 2024 launch price on decathlon.de from Van Rysel's press release; Decathlon's European shops block automated access, so it could not be re-checked. Weight without accessories. Decathlon US gives 165 mm cranks for XS-S, 170 mm for M and 172.5 mm for L-XL; the 2024 factsheet listed 170/172.5/175 mm. Pedals not included. GBP from vanrysel.com/en-GB (November 2026), where the bike is now sold as "Triathlon bike RCR-X Shimano Ultegra Di2 Powermeter" in White and Raw Black. |
| Drivetrain | |
| Groupset | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x12 |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9180 with SW-R9160 extension switches |
| Position | SW-R9160 on the extensions, ST-R9180 on the base bar |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Chainrings | 52/36 |
| Crank length | 165 (XS-S) / 170 (M) / 172.5 (L-XL) |
| Power meter | Inpeak Powercrank-E Single |
| Type | Crank arm |
| Measurement | Left only |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB72-41B |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Max cog | 34T |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8101 |
| Range | 11-30 |
| Speeds | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M8100 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9180 |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 |
| Type | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL800 |
| Front rotor | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 140 mm |
| Mount | Center Lock |
| Wheels & tires | |
| Wheelset | Swiss Side Hadron² Ultimate 625 / 800 |
| Rear disc wheel | No |
| Material | Carbon |
| Tubeless ready | Yes |
| Hubs | DT Swiss 180 |
| Tires | Michelin Power Cup TLR |
| Tire width | 25 mm |
| Type | Tubeless-ready |
| 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, trash box and toolbox with repair kit |
| Bottle cages | Van Rysel BTA bottle cage support and rear Aeris bottle carrier |
XCR Tri price & value
Where it's cheapest
MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.
| Build | Market | MSRP | In EUR | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XCR Tri Ultegra Di2 | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $8,499 | €7,586 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €7,699 | €7,699 | +1% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £7,700 | €9,089 | +20% |
Price history
XCR Tri Ultegra Di2
- 2024-12-03€7,699€7,699€7,699
- 2026-10-06€7,699$8,499€7,699
- 2026-11-02€7,699$8,499£7,700
Ownership checklist
1 of 2 known checks pass, 5 not published by Van Rysel. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
Press-fit (Shimano SM-BB72-41B 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 (mounting plate, tri armrests and 40° carbon extensions)
- ?
Rear disc wheel compatible
- ?
Fit kept when packed
XCR Tri 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 Tri 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
Aerodynamics
Van Rysel says the toolbox, bento box and trash box were developed with the same CFD method as the frame so that they cost as little drag as possible.
SourceFit
The press release for the Tri and Hybrid links the XCR UCI geometry chart as the geometry for both, so this file reuses it.
SourceRacing
Van Rysel's own documents disagree on UCI legality: Decathlon says the XCR Tri cockpit allows longer and wider settings than the UCI-compliant XCR, while the German press release says the Tri cockpit design still meets UCI norms. Use the XCR UCI for UCI time trials.
SourceHistory
Launched for pre-order on 3 December 2024 with deliveries from early 2025, in a raw finish; a white version followed for 2025.
SourceVersions
In November 2026 Van Rysel's UK site lists this bike as the RCR-X triathlon bike with Ultegra Di2 and a power meter, in White and Raw Black; its size chart still carries the XCR name.
Source
XCR Tri FAQ
How much does the Van Rysel XCR Tri cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €7,699 / $8,499 / £7,700 across 1 listed build: XCR Tri Ultegra Di2.
How much does the Van Rysel XCR Tri weigh?+
The lightest complete build listed (XCR Tri Ultegra Di2) weighs 8.9 kg (19.6 lb) in size M. The frame weighs 1,490 g (3.28 lb) (Size M (Decathlon US product page); Van Rysel's factsheet gives 1,493 g frame and 498 g fork raw, its white paper 470 g for the fork).
What sizes does the Van Rysel XCR Tri 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 Tri have?+
The effective seat tube angle can be set between 79° and 79.8°.
Does the Van Rysel XCR Tri have integrated hydration?+
The Van Rysel XCR Tri has no integrated hydration system. Van Rysel recommends Profile Design HSA 800 Evo or HSF BTA systems on the BTA bracket between the armrests.
Does the Van Rysel XCR Tri have integrated storage?+
Yes. Top-tube bento box for up to six bars or gels, a trash box for wrappers, and a toolbox in the frame above the bottom bracket (opened from the non-drive side) supplied with an inner tube, CO2 inflator and cartridge, valve extender, tyre levers and a 6 mm Allen key. A top tube bento box is integrated.
What is the tire clearance of the Van Rysel XCR Tri?+
Up to 30 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Van Rysel XCR Tri?+
Bottom bracket: Press-fit (Shimano SM-BB72-41B fitted).
What builds of the Van Rysel XCR Tri are available?+
XCR Tri Ultegra Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100.
Is the Van Rysel XCR Tri easy to travel with?+
The cockpit detaches from its platform with two screws.
Is the Van Rysel XCR Tri 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://www.decathlon.com/products/van-rysel-xcr-triathlon-ultegra-di2
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XzGhorjhO9Ojs5iwO_9W_NsdZup1jWjL/view
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1prKgz0T45gRHWiZps8zrmr8gNFi96aRO/view
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yxwPCkZj7SOefZU2N8FrQ2HmII0CQM5j/view
- https://einblicke.decathlon.de/docs/pressedateien/PM%20VAN%20RYSEL%20pr%C3%A4sentiert%20XCR%20Triathlonr%C3%A4der.pdf
- https://www.vanrysel.com/en-GB/product/triathlon-bike-rcr-x-shimano-ultegra-di2-powermeter-white_341322--m8990646
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