Van Rysel EDR AF Claris 2x8

Name: Van Rysel EDR AF Claris 2x8
Brand: Van Rysel

€800

The Van Rysel EDR AF Claris 2x8 is the most affordable road bike in the Van Rysel range: aluminium frame, carbon fork, Shimano Claris 2x8 groupset and mechanical disc brakes, for a claimed 9.8 kg. Its endurance geometry and 32 mm tyres are aimed at beginners and comfort. Sold at €799.99 at Decathlon.

Best for: getting into road cyclinglong-distance endurance rides

16speeds

Aluminiumframe

28 ″wheels

9.8 kgweight

Mechanical discbrakes

What we like

9.8 kg claimed, light for a road bike under €800
Carbon fork on an aluminium frame
Disc brakes, still rare in this price bracket
11-34 cassette with compact 50/34 double chainring, accessible gearing

What we like less

Mechanical rather than hydraulic disc brakes
Shimano Claris 2x8 groupset, the lowest in the road range
32 mm tyres, geared more towards comfort than performance

Specifications

Frame and drivetrain
Frame material	aluminium
Frame type	Diamond frame
Sizes	XS, S, M, L, XL
Gears	16
Drivetrain	Shimano Claris 2x8, mid-drive Prowheel 50/34, cassette 11-34
Suspension	No suspension
Foldable	no
Weight	9.8 kg