PRO CYCLIST INSIGHT: Ben O'Connor REVIEWS his Van Rysel RCR Pro (how good is it REALLY?)
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Published 2024-05-04
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00:00 Intro
01:27 Quick chat
02:01 Van Rysel XCR time trial bike
03:25 Custom TT aerobars
06:23 Van Rysel RCR Pro
08:47 Swiss Side 500 wheels
09:40 Integrated handlebars
10:19 Gearing for races v. training
13:33 Outro
This video was filmed in Andorra, where many professional cyclists live and train. Riders like Jack Haig, James Knox, Pavel Sivakov, Luke Durbridge, Sepp Kuss, Robert Gesink, Julian Alaphilippe, Carlos Verona, George Bennett and others use the mountains of Andorra to train with teams such INEOS-Grenadiers, Jumbo Visma, UAE Team Emirates, EF-Education Pro Cycling. I personally have no affiliation with Decathlon or Van Rysel bikes.
All Comments (21)
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I love how detailed and focused this bike tech review was. A stark difference from a lot of other YouTube channels out there. Thank you!
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Honestly how can you not love ben. He is so honest with how he talks, trains and races. No bullshit. Such a good Aussie cyclist to follow. Another great vid brother 🇦🇺👍
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I know Ben from your videos, a long time ago and I learned many things from your videos. Now Ben is famous and a world class top rider, but as popular and modest as before. Great video, many technical details, as usual in your videos. Thank you Tristan
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140 stem and 38 bars.. now that’s a pro setup!!! It looks like the drops flare out too?? Kick ass in the giro Ben!! A few months back when Ben visited Aus he passed me on a bikeway in Bris and waved.. I was too slow (and in shock) to wave back.. gutted 😂
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Best of luck to Ben at the Giro and throughout the season!
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Cracking interview. I met Ben at the tour d France in Pau before he started that day after he came dn off the ramp / gave me at least a minute of his time 🥳🍺 - .. as did all of the riders from Perth ( 5 in total 🥇) we are do so proud of them all / an inspiration to all our up and coming riders out of Perth and Australia .. 🎉🎉
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Thanks for this! Great video and great to see Ben doing so well this year and ready for the Giro.
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Awesome video. You blokes are so down to earth. Best of luck to Ben at the Giro. I’ll be watching.
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Fab interview and run-through the hardware - both were very candid, keen and knowledgeable about what the viewers want - look forward to the next Review!
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Bigger chain ring is not just about bigger speed. It is also about that you can use bigger ring in back for the same speeds which is more efficient..
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Love all your content. Keep it up mate. Waiting for your weekly podcast...
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I was waiting your video for such a long time now! Thank you Tristan
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Fantastic insight into tech and attitude. Well done both of you!
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It's always very interesting to hear from a current top pro about their current equipment and setup, and Ben has been really great about agreeing to do these videos. Nicely done, Tristan 👍
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Well done Ben. Good to see an Aussie smashing cycling tours around the world. Saw the Ras Al Khaimah, Jebel Jais race. It took me longer to get to the top with my car lol. Unfortunately Decathlon don't sell the hi-end Van Rysel's in the UAE yet. I'm watching that space. Thanks for the update Tristan.
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That Crank is a work of Art. Huge Credit to Decathlon, Looks like a really good set up.
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Happy for Ben getting those W’s… the VR TT bike b-roll with the light snowfall… 😏… nice touch Tristan… nice… 🥃
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Very very informative, that's what we want to know. The insights into tyres (front/rear) and chainring teeth is very very sounding. Not only what, but also why. Very good video!
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Fantastic vid. Thank you. Best of luck Ben
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Always great video to watch 👍👍
