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...
Bicycles
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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...
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Paris 13 bike workshop: how your bike is taken care of at Routes and Roads
When a bike starts making noise, gears are shifting less smoothly, or an overhaul is needed before the season starts, many cyclists ask the same questions: how to arrange the...
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What gear do you need for bikepacking?
Being caught in the rain is never pleasant, no matter the outing. But while in the city you can quickly go home, change, and warm up, bikepacking is a very...
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Preparing your bike for a trip: the complete checklist
In the city, a slight play, a worn chain, or a less effective brake often go unnoticed. But during bikepacking, gravel touring, or a multi-day cycling trip in France, even...
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Gravel bike or hardtail mountain bike: which one to choose?
Just a few years ago, when looking for a versatile bike for rides outside the city, the choice almost automatically gravitated towards a mountain bike. Today, the gravel bike has...
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How to choose your bike bags for bike touring
First bike trips rarely begin with multi-day routes through the Alps or Normandy. Most of the time, it all starts with a simple idea: get out of the city, pack...
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All about mandatory bicycle marking
In France, cycling has long been an established mode of daily transportation. In Paris and throughout the Île-de-France region, it's used for commuting to work, university, getting around the city,...
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Bicycle Drivetrain Maintenance: Cleaning and Lubrication
The drivetrain is one of the most heavily used systems on a bicycle. It is constantly exposed to water, dust, sand, road grime, and old grease residue. In Parisian conditions,...
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Replacing Cables and Housings: Signs of Wear to Look For
The precision of gear changes and the quality of braking largely depend on the condition of the cables and housing. However, many cyclists only pay attention when gears start shifting...
