Maik Schröder
· 27.09.2026
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In addition to the RCR-G Race Gravel Bike Van Rysel is also launching an Endurance model. The EDR-G is intended to be the ideal gravel bike, equally suited to day rides and multi-day bikepacking trips. Van Rysel positions the bike in the endurance category, somewhere between entry-level gravel and ultra-distance use.
The carbon frame features a customised lay-up which, according to the manufacturer, is designed to strike a balance between ride comfort and responsiveness. The tyre clearance accommodates tyres up to 50 mm wide. Riders can switch between fast mixed-surface rides with narrower tyres and fully loaded adventures with wider tyres.
The integrated tool box is taken from the Van Rysel EDR road bike and is housed within the frame. The compartment remains accessible even when fully loaded with panniers. The repair kit supplied includes a compact inner tube, a multi-tool, two tyre levers and a mini-pump capable of inflating to 4 bar. Its central positioning within the frame is designed to improve weight distribution.
The frame and fork offer more than 15 mounting points. Riders can configure bottle cages, luggage and accessories as required. The design is aimed at expedition use.
The standard Deda Gera handlebars have a 24-degree rake. The geometry is designed to offer more hand positions than classic road bike handlebars and to reduce numbness on long rides. The rake promises control on technical descents and rough terrain.
Selected models are fitted with the VR32 Carbon Gravel wheelset from Van Rysel. Designed specifically for the EDR-G, this wheelset weighs 1,600 g and is intended to make the bike lighter and more responsive.
If you need better off-road capabilities, you can opt for a version with a RockShox Rudy XPLR suspension fork. The fork offers 40 mm of travel and promises extra control on rough trails.
Van Rysel developed the EDR-G over a period of two years with 30 test riders. The group covered more than 25,000 km and encompassed a range of riding styles. The feedback spanned from short-distance riders to ultra-distance athletes who cover several hundred kilometres in a single go.
Ultra-distance cyclist Juliette Coquert tested the bike on a fully self-supported expedition across Europe. The route covered over 10,000 km. Her feedback was incorporated into the final tuning of the bike.
Van Rysel sums up the philosophy behind the EDR-G as ‘smoother is faster’. Rather than pure speed, the focus is on reducing fatigue caused by vibrations. The bike is designed to keep riders fresh for longer and maintain efficiency over long distances on varied terrain.
The EDR-G works on tarmac, forest tracks, cobblestones, sand and gravel. It is designed to make the most of the terrain rather than simply putting up with it.
The product will be launched on 24 August 2026. Van Rysel intends to announce details of availability in individual regions in a separate press release prior to the launch.
Van Rysel offers the EDR-G in three spec options. The EDR-G GRX is the entry-level model, featuring a Shimano GRX 610 12-speed groupset (40-10/51), DT Swiss G1800 wheels and Schwalbe G-One R Performance tyres in 45 mm. The complete bike weighs 8.75 kg in size M. The model is available in sizes XS to XL and costs 2,199 euros >> available here.
The two higher-spec models feature SRAM Force XPLR AXS (40-10/46), the VR32 Gravel Carbon wheelset and Schwalbe G-One R Pro tyres in 45 mm. The EDR-G Force AXS weighs 8.85 kg (size M) and is priced at On offer for 3,199 euros. The EDR-G Suspended Fork also features the RockShox Rudy XPLR suspension fork with 40 mm of travel, weighs 9.7 kg (size M) and costs 3,499 euros >> available here. Both models are also available in sizes XS to XL.
Van Rysel was founded in Flanders in 2019 and is situated just a few kilometres from the cobbled sections of Paris–Roubaix and the climbs of the Tour of Flanders. Since 2024, the brand has been a technical partner of the Decathlon CMA CGM WorldTour team and supplies bikes such as the RCR-R, RCR-F and RCR-X.

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