Benefits of a carbon frame for gravel riding
When choosing a gravel bike, factors like the drivetrain, tire width, or the number of attachment points for bikepacking are usually considered. The frame material is also an important criterion,...
Bicycles
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Introducing the WELT G200 Gravel Bike
In France, interest in gravel bikes continues to grow. More and more cyclists are adopting them for travel, daily commutes, long training rides, or routes where asphalt gives way to...
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Express bike repair in Paris: interventions that take less than an hour
In Paris, cycling has become an essential mode of transport. So it's not always possible to leave your bike in a workshop for several days. The good news is that...
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Best bikepacking routes in France
From greenways along rivers and canals to the major mountain roads of the Alps and the Massif Central, France offers an exceptional playground for cycling enthusiasts. Given such diversity, selecting...
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Essentials for preparing your GravelMan Anjou adventure
Summary: What is the GravelMan? Specifics of the Anjou GravelMan Mandatory bike equipment Mandatory clothing Recommended additional equipment Conclusion What is the GravelMan? The GravelMan is a series of self-supported...
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What to do in case of a flat tire while bikepacking
A flat tire is probably the most common mechanical incident during a bike trip. In the city, the problem is usually easily resolved at a nearby workshop. When bikepacking, it's...
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How to properly distribute your luggage for a self-supported bike tour
When bike touring, you always have to find the right balance between comfort and the amount of equipment to carry. Tent, sleeping bag, clothes, tools, provisions and water reserve: everything...
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Small accessories that make bikepacking easier
Preparing for a bikepacking trip usually starts with choosing the bike, bags, tent, and sleeping bag. However, out on the road, comfort and reliability often depend on much more than...
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Tubeless tires: workshop fitting and repair
Punctures remain one of the most frequent problems for both road cyclists and gravel riders. This is why many cyclists sooner or later turn to tubeless tires, which reduce the...
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Transmission adjustment after a cassette change
Sometimes, after changing a cassette, the gears don't work as well as they did before the replacement. At first glance, this might seem paradoxical: a new component is supposed to...
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Brake pads: when and why should you change them?
Most cyclists only think about brake pads when their bike starts to brake poorly. Braking distance lengthens, more pressure is needed on the levers on descents, or squealing and other...
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How to maintain your road bike before summer
In summer, the demands placed on a bicycle increase significantly. Long training sessions, rides outside the city, and journeys of several tens of kilometers quickly reveal everything that went unnoticed...
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How to upgrade your bike without changing the frame
Many modern bikes offer far greater modification potential than initially apparent after the first few seasons of use. This is particularly true for mid-range gravel, road, and commuter models: the...
