{"id":1801,"date":"2025-03-06T21:36:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T20:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2025-03-06T21:36:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T20:36:20","slug":"van-rysel-launches-first-carbon-wheel-sets-vr-35-and-vr-50-top-quality-at-competitive-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/van-rysel-lanceert-eerste-carbon-wielsets-vr-35-en-vr-50-topkwaliteit-voor-een-scherpe-prijs\/","title":{"rendered":"Van Rysel launches first carbon wheel sets: VR 35 and VR 50 - top quality at a competitive price?"},"content":{"rendered":"

After more than two years of development, From Rysel<\/a>, Decathlon's high-performance cycling brand, the carbon wheel set market with the VR 35 and VR 50<\/strong>. Designed for both road and gravel riders, the wheel sets promise a combination of low rolling resistance, aerodynamics and versatility<\/strong>. But how do they compare to the competition when it comes to price and performance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Image: VanRysel\/Decathlon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VR 50 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Versatile design for different surfaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both wheel sets share the same basic construction with a Internal rim width of 22 mm and external width of 30 mm<\/strong>. This makes them compatible with tyres from 25 mm to 55 mm<\/strong>, making them an interesting choice for both road and gravel riders. The hooked tubeless-ready rims<\/strong> offer the flexibility to choose between a Traditional inner tube setup or tubeless setup<\/strong> for less rolling resistance and a smoother ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is immediately noticeable is that Van Rysel does not specifically pigeonhole the wheels - a smart move. With the wide rim and tubeless option, you can use them on fast asphalt roads, rougher gravel routes or even light off-road terrain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DE VR 35 with lower rim height<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Performance: climbing or aerodynamics?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Van Rysel is introducing two models that cater to different rider needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n