[HTC]

If any one interested, there a used Van Rysel bike for sale kept in decathlon Bannergatta road, Bengaluru. It seemed to be in good shape and listed price is 78k. I guess it retails at 1.2 lacs for new bike.

[itisravi]

Speaking of Van Rysel, Decathlon India has just launched the 'Made in India' Van Rysel EDR AF 105 at a price of Rs.99,999. It has an alloy frame, carbon fork, rim brakes and Shimano 105 11 speed groupset (except the crankset which is the Shimano RS 510) with the Fulcrum Racing R6 aluminium wheels. It weighs 9.2 KG in size M.

Currently available only in 2 sizes (M and L) without any reference to the frame geometries whatsoever. I think it replaces the 'Made in China' RCR 900 AF mentioned in the previous post

[kvk]

Originally Posted by amol4184

I'm generally not a fan of suspension on low end bikes as they often end up being a dead weight.

Originally Posted by Passatman

Hi,
As other folks have advised, do stay away from lower end price spectrum bikes with suspension.

Many thanks Amol and Passatman for pointing out that suspension on lower end bikes is not advisable. I had presumed that suspension would be the fix for my wrist issue. Thanks for the stem with elastometer and Koobi saddle ideas too.

Although my recent wrist pain aggravation is due to bike riding, my wrist was already bad from before (I tore my scapho-lunate ligament about ten years ago and had surgery for it). I am golfing much more regularly lately and that along with riding is too much, is probably what my body is telling me.

I have ordered some gloves and handle covers and will try riding with them and see how I feel.

Also visited a high-end bike shop in north Bangalore last week and the choices and terminology on components are intimidating! I may come back and bug you again if I get serious about buying a new bike!

[amol4184]

Originally Posted by itisravi

Speaking of Van Rysel, Decathlon India has just launched the 'Made in India' Van Rysel EDR AF 105 at a price of Rs.99,999.

Currently available only in 2 sizes (M and L) without any reference to the frame geometries whatsoever. I think it replaces the 'Made in China' RCR 900 AF mentioned in the previous post

I believe it's not direct replacement. The RCR/RR frames are aggressive race geometry while the EDR frames are endurance. Also has dropped seat stays so it's a fairly modern design. Hopefully they also worked on tire clearance and now provide space for 32-35c tires. On Endurance frame that would be a fantastic option.

Interesting to see them cut corners by offering inferior crankset. The RCR 900 seems to have R7000 105 crankset.

At least they are speccing it with Fulcrum wheels, which while super budget, are still better than anything Decathlon builds in house. The RCR came with Shimano RS010 which are great wheels with typical Shimano reliability and easy maintenance. The Fulcrums might be tiny bit lighter than RS010.

[itisravi]

Originally Posted by amol4184

The RCR/RR frames are aggressive race geometry while the EDR frames are endurance.Hopefully they also worked on tire clearance and now provide space for 32-35c tires.

Indeed, you are right. According to this video from a Decathlon staff, it is the successor to the Ultra AF 900. It can accommodate only up to 30 mm wide tyres apparently. But swapping out the stock Ralsons with decent folding tyres should be an easy way to save some weight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IKlOtuLxXs

[TheLizardKing]

Originally Posted by amol4184

The DIY commences.

Love the DIY spirit. The sense of accomplishment that accompanies a well-planned and executed DIY cannot be put in words.

If I may point out one slight problem I foresee, the connection at the shifter end is no longer waterproof. The red dummy plugs have an O-ring to accomplish that. Also, have you checked if the button is waterproof?

You don't want your DIY to get washed away (pun intended) with the first rain...

[amol4184]

Originally Posted by TheLizardKing

If I may point out one slight problem I foresee, the connection at the shifter end is no longer waterproof. The red dummy plugs have an O-ring to accomplish that. Also, have you checked if the button is waterproof?

You don't want your DIY to get washed away (pun intended) with the first rain...

Thanks! No, the button is definitely not waterproof but at least the soldering points have been covered well. The shifters themselves are proven tested in rains and the angle of the connection is such that the water ingress would be difficult. The pin is snug fit + bar tape + hood on top, so I am trusting it to block water during the wash. Lets see. In the worst case the button dies. Then I can salvage the pin and solder a new, larger button to it.