Rapha vs Van Rysel:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Van Rysel had more branded searches than Rapha among cycling jersey brands worldwide. Van Rysel had about 165,000 branded searches, while Rapha had 135,000. Van Rysel made up 25.1% of all cycling jersey brand searches we track, and Rapha accounted for 20.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cycling jersey brands, Rapha appeared in all five answers and Van Rysel in two. Rapha was mentioned before Van Rysel in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Van Rysel, about 22% more searches than Rapha
Who does AI mention more?
Rapha, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Rapha, named ahead of Van Rysel in every answer
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Top cycling jersey brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rapha appeared in all five answers. Van Rysel was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rapha was listed before Van Rysel in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Rapha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Castelli5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Assos4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pearl Izumi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MAAP3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Van Rysel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gore Wear0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Santini0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cycling jersey brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cycling jersey brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cycling jersey brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cycling jersey brand for road cycling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cycling jersey brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cycling jersey”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Rapha or Van Rysel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Rapha and Van Rysel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight cycling jersey brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Van Rysel, Rapha. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Assos | Van Rysel | Rapha | Castelli | Pearl Izumi | Gore Wear | MAAP | Santini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.8% | 16.5% | 24.8% | 20.3% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.8% | 9.1% | 24.8% | 16.7% | 4.1% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 27% | 12.1% | 27% | 18% | 4.4% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.2% | 18.2% | 22.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% | 12.2% | 2.4% | 0.89% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.8% | 12% | 21.8% | 21.8% | 4.4% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.6% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 23.6% | 23.6% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 21.6% | 26.4% | 21.6% | 17.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.5% | 21.8% | 21.8% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.8% | 22.8% | 22.8% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.1% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 3% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.1% | 25.1% | 20.6% | 16.8% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
How has the Rapha and Van Rysel comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Van Rysel took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rapha’s share of searches among cycling jersey brands worldwide moved from 24.8% to 20.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Van Rysel’s share of searches among cycling jersey brands worldwide moved from 16.5% to 25.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for cycling jersey brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Van Rysel overtook Rapha to rank 2nd among cycling jersey brands worldwide, with 25.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Rapha lost share of searches among cycling jersey brands worldwide, from 22.1% to 20.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rapha’s and Van Rysel’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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