Van Rysel RC 520 Disc
The famous budget road bike that embarrasses dearer ones.
- €1,050
- indicative RRP
- 10.1 kg
- claimed, size M
Why riders buy it
- Full Shimano 105 shifting at half the usual asking price
- Mudguard and rack mounts — winter trainer credentials built in
- Decathlon stores everywhere for parts and service
Go in with open eyes
- Cable-actuated discs need more lever squeeze than true hydraulics
- Portly next to the €2k crowd
Character profile
- This bike
- Field average
Will it fit you?
The size run covers riders from 160 to 195 cm.
Answer the height question and this becomes a personal fit check.
Where it stands in the market
- Price€1,050
- Speed on tarmac74 /100
- Weight10.1 kg
- Ease of upkeep74 /100
- Durability78 /100
- Versatility60 /100
- Comfort66 /100
- Gear range440%
- Rough-terrain ability24 /100
- Tyre clearance36 mm
Bar = share of the 49-bike field it beats.
The full sheet
- Price
- €1,050
- Weight
- 10.1 kg
- Component tier
- 58 /100
- Gear range
- 440%
- Tyre clearance
- 36 mm
- Speed on tarmac
- 74 /100
- Comfort
- 66 /100
- Rough-terrain ability
- 24 /100
- Grin factor
- 60 /100
- Versatility
- 60 /100
- Durability
- 78 /100
- Ease of upkeep
- 74 /100
- Dealer network
- 76 /100
- Resale strength
- 55 /100
- Segment
- Road
- Frame material
- Aluminium
- Motor
- None
- Rack & guard mounts
- Full set
- Brakes
- Mechanical disc
If this one, then maybe…
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