Decathlon Van Rysel RoadR 900 Cycling Shoes Review - Carbon Fiber Sole + Dual ATOP Dials + 3-Bolt

When it comes to clipless road cycling shoes it’s hard to beat the performance of carbon fiber shoes with dual dial closure systems. The combination of a stiff carbon fiber sole and dual dials provides the best fit and performance on the bike. Decathlon’s Van Rysel RoadR 900 carbon shoes give you that performance at an affordable price point. At only $, the RoadR 900 shoes combine a full carbon outsole with exposed weave and dual ATOP dials to adjust the fit. The shoes use a perforated synthetic upper material for durability and flexibility. These are designed for 3-bolt cleats like the Shimano SPD-SL or LOOK Keo and even have vents on the outsole to funnel air through the shoes. Van Rysel is Decathlon’s premium cycling brand that brings top-of-the-line performance at accessible price points. The RoadR 900 shoes are a perfect example of that as they are one of the few dual dial carbon fiber shoes at the $200 price point. As with other Van Rysel gear and bikes, the shoes are only offered in black which looks sleek. There are reflective stripes on the rear of the shoe as well as ghosted Van Rysel brands on the sides. You won’t find any external Decathlon branding on the shoes, just the Van Rysel logos. Visually, the shoes are quite similar to the RoadR 520 shoes but offer a dual dial setup and full carbon sole upgrades. This shoe features a premium dual dial setup with two ATOP dials. They are very similar to BOA dials and even Decathlon’s website incorrectly lists them as BOA. The big difference between the more budget friendly ATOP dials is that they don’t have micro loosening, you can only do micro tightening and then rotate it the other direction for a full release. Note, don’t pull up on the ATOP dials as you would with a BOA dial. What’s interesting about the closure system is the lacing pattern which has four rows instead of the traditional 3 row setup. Each dial controls two rows and the synthetic upper material is a one-piece design rather than a separate tongue piece. It’s similar in appearance to the Shimano S-PHYRE RC9 shoes and provides uniform pressure. ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:12 Unboxing Specs 01:57 Fit Finish 05:14 On The Road 06:43 Comparison (Van Rysel RoadR 520, Shimano S-PHYRE, Fizik Omna) 09:53 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ Decathlon - ~