Bon etant du genre indecis quand il faut lacher 4000euro ( on pars en couple ! )
je sollicite votre avis, j ai fait le tour des differents forums mais je trouve plus les articles qui parle de koga,
On est parti pour prendre le modele "randonneurs" en 700 alors qu a la base j etais parti pr le world traveller qui est en 26" ( mais etant grand 1m90 le vendeur ma conseillé de prendre l autre modele)
du coup je voudrais votre avis, je sais qu il sera plus facile de trouver des pieces pr 26" de part le monde,
notr projet est de faire un tour du monde sur 2 ans, plutot en zone roulante mais quelques passages sur laterites...
mais aussi,
que pensez vous deja du modele ? son equipement ? quels points faibles avez vous relevez pr les utilisateurs ?
J ai du mal a jaugé ce genre de velo car je suis tjrs parti avec un sous equipement et ca a tjrs super bien fonctionné! ( j ai fait lyon istanbul en 1 mois avec un velo go sport de route a 300 euro chargé sur un porte bagage de mon invention et sans toile de tente)
puis on a fait lyon - la norvege et les fjords ds les meme conditions, seul hic le boitier de pedalé qui a explosé a 20km de l aeroport de oslo sur le retour mis a part ca aucun souci)
Du coup navigué sur un tel velo sera un vrai plus ? ou je me fait des idées et me complique la vie et n importe quelle velo de bonne marque fera l affaire ?
Je mesure 1m86 et je viens de me faire fabriquer un cadre acier sur mesure par Daniel GUEDON de Lyon prévu avec des roues de 26 et je n'ai aucun problème. Ma précédente randonneuse qui datait de 1982 étaient en roues de 650, ce qui correspond approximativement aux roues de 26. N'hésite surtout pas à prévoir des roues de 26 si tu en as la possibilité, ainsi les rayons sont plus petits, donc moins fragiles.
Perso, j'ai toujours eu de bons échos de Koga. Je connais quelqu'un qui a le sien depuis 1992 (à l'époque, les cadres étaient en acier mais cela ne change pas sur le sérieux de la société). et il n'a eu aucun problème. Est-ce un cas à part ou non ? Je ne sais pas.
Pour les pièces de 26" ou de 700, les seules pièces qui sont différentes ce sont les pneus, les chambres à air et les jantes; tout le reste est commun (même les rayons vu qu'ils sont dispos en différentes longueurs). Si tu casses une jante, ton périple s'arrête; mais c'est très rare. Les chambres à air et les pneus s'usent plus ou moins rapidement. La marque SCHWALBE est réputée pour avoir des pneus qui durent.
Si tu prévois une bonne logistique, tu ne devrais pas avoir de problème. Tu prends un pneu de rechange ou deux en tringle souple (plus facile à transporter ;))
Le plus important est d'avoir les mêmes diamétres de pneus entre ton amie et toi. C'est plus simple pour prévoir des piéces de rechanges. Pour les roues de 700 en Europe et en Amérique du Nord, ils connaissent. Ailleurs, il parait qu'il y a plus de 26", je ne suis jamais allé voir !
Après, si tu veux rester chez Koga, tu peux aussi voir si tu peux te faire faire un montage Koga-signature en 26" dans ta taille.
La taille des roues est une histoire de goût. Le vendeur t'a conseillé du 700 pour l'esthétique. En effet, un cadre pour grand fait parfois ridicule avec des roues de 26" LOL Mais honnêtement, si tu veux du 26", il peut te trouver un cadre à ta taille en 26". Sur le site de Koga-Signature, tu peux déterminer la taille qui te convient en fonction de ton entrejambe.
As-tu pensé au montage personnel ? Car pour 4000€, tu peux te monter deux vélos avec de bons produits en négociant les prix. Pour le cadre, tu peux regarder du côté de Vagabonde qui est un cadreur français qui fait du sur-mesure.
Pour t'aider, voici la discussion que tu recherchais :http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2364766;#2364766
Je pense que les conclusions sont que le Koga est un bon vélo, mais que pour le prix, tu peux t'en faire monter un sur mesure avec toutes tes exigences (choix des portes-bagages, choix des pneux (schalbe Maraton XR à conseiller), du groupe, du guidon... etc)
Apres avoir relu la discussion et vos reponses je vais me concentré sur un 26"
tout le monde a l air unanime la dessus ( a part mon vendeur apparemment! lol ) meme en grande taille apparemment
pr le budget le vendeur me parlais de 2000 euro mais avec bagagerie vaude
du coup c est pas " si " cher pr un world traveller ( un peu moins pr un randonneur)?
ou je ferais mieux de me faire monter le tout ailleurs ?
parce que je suis aller voir deux trois revendeur sur les quai de saone a lyon et c etai pas vraiment moins cher !!!! parfois bien au contraire !
dernier truc le tout monter en xt on gagne en fiabilité ou pas ? parce que c ets pas la super perf qui nous concerne mais la fiabilité .
Pour la bagagerie Vaude, c'est de la bonne qualité d'après les commentaires sur le net. Perso, j'ai des ortlieb qui sont très bien. Vérifie quand même qu'elles sont étanches ou que le moyen de les protéger de la pluie est facile à utiliser. Car si elles ne sont pas étanches, ce n'est pas très grave mais il faut que tu veilles à protéger dans des sacs plastiques tes affaires...
Pour le 26" si c'est ton choix premier, reste sur celui-ci. De tout façon, un voyage à vélo a besoin d'un vélo. Après comme tu vas vivre 2 ans avec lui voire plus, autant qu'il te plaise et que tu n'ais pas de regrets. Et si ta compagne part en 26", pars en 26" comme cela vous n'aurez pas à avoir un million de pneu avec vous.
Pour t'amuser à regarder les différences de vitesse entre des 26" et des 700, je te recommande d'aller sur cette page http://sheldonbrown.com/braquets/index.html ! A haute fréquence de pédalage (plus de 80t/min) et sur grand braquet (48/11), tu n'a un écart sensible, mais tu ne seras jamais dans ces conditions si tu pars chargé... Eventuellement, tu pourras aller chercher du pain à grande vitesse ;)
Que ce soit le LX ou le XT de Shimano ce sont deux groupes qui ont fait leur preuve en VTT. En terme de fiabilité le nouveau LX (série T660) et le XT se valent sans problème, je pense. Avantage au XT en terme de poids et encore.
Le sur-mesure avec montage perso peut te revenir dans les 2000/2500€ avec bagagerie. Si tu veux rester sur du Koga, regardes la liste des revendeurs en fonction du voyage que tu as prévu. C'est toujours bien de savoir, si tu pourras faire jouer la garantie ailleurs qu'à Lyon ou en France... Ce serait ballot de devoir être rapatrier pour une broutille ;)
je me suis monté un vélo pour le voyage, cadre acier cromo marque Surly, équipement shimano déore, jante mavic 26 pcs avec moyeux déore lx en 36 rayons croisé 3 fois important pour la solidité des roues tu dois pouvoir trouver un distributeur sur le site de : alternativebicycle.
Bonsoir,
Ton analyse me semble particulièrement intéressante, tu as fait Lyon Istanbul puis Lyon la Norvège avec un vélo "bas de gamme" sans autre problème qu'un pédalier explosé (billes ou axe cassé j'imagine donc assez aisément réparable)..... Pour moi cela signifie que cette solution est bonne😉. Pourquoi aller mettre 2000€ (sauf pour se faire un super plaisir).
Un cadre, des roues de 26 qui semblent se trouver aisément partout, du matériel simple que tu montes toi même pour pouvoir te dépatouiller au milieu de nulle part....et roulez jeunesse.
Je crois qu'il vaut mieux être capable de réparer que de chercher le matériel (cher) qui ne cassera pas😛.
Ce n'est que mon avis ! On peut ne pas le partager.....
bsr je viens de lire ta discussion sur le choix d'un koga ou autre cadre datant de fevrier. actuellement je suis dans la meme expectative que toi en fev. Alors tu as fait quoi depuis?koga ou pas koga?merci
bsr je viens de lire ta discussion sur le choix d'un koga ou autre cadre datant de fevrier. actuellement je suis dans la meme expectative que toi en fev. Alors tu as fait quoi depuis?koga ou pas koga?merci
Bonjour,
J'aimerais, moi aussi, connaitre le dénouement.
Si Fredbracassé pouvait nous répondre ce serait sympa.
Merci
BG
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Hello,
We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal.
Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal?
We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc.
Thanks,
Michel
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August!
Virginie
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires.
I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time).
I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral.
I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough?
And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
After testing it for three years across various modes of transport, I’m sharing this video of a bike packing case. It’s made from recycled cardboard and shrink-wrapped, with adjustable thickness and added bubble wrap depending on the level of protection you want.
Installing spacers at the fork and chainstays makes the packaging compact. With the fifteen-odd euros for shrink-wrapping at the airport, this case travels really well.
https://youtu.be/_GDJi-GqmkM
- Low bulk (1.10m x 0.70m x 0.25m for a large frame), it fits vertically in train luggage compartments and the total dimensions (x+y+z) don’t exceed 2.40m.
- Two carrying solutions for public transport and easy handling by airport staff (no more tears in the cardboard from openings).
- Discreet packaging when dealing with bus drivers and train conductors, as it looks like an ordinary parcel.
- No need to return to the starting point to retrieve the case from your outbound trip, which you’d otherwise have to store somewhere, or deal with a bulky cover to pack in your panniers.
- You can still check tire pressure through the plastic film without damaging the packaging too much.
Drawbacks: Around 3 hours for this lengthy and meticulous process—removing the wheels, pedals, handlebars, and derailleur without misaligning them, then securing all components to the frame.
If you get a chance to test it, send me your feedback for future improvements.
Hi there, I’m planning a cross-Canada bike trip, and I’ve got a question that might seem silly, but could someone tell me how to pack a bike (in a box, with a fragile sticker... I don’t know) for a flight? Thanks in advance!
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam.
My question is about getting back to Nantes.
Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences.
I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes.
By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains.
We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance!
Have a great evening
I’ve gotten used to crossing Europe by bus to return by bike.
It was really convenient to take the bike without having to disassemble it.
But FlixBus no longer accepts bikes...
What alternatives do you know about?
Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m planning to ride the Dutch section of the EuroVelo 19, from Maastricht to Rotterdam.
Since it’s too complicated to bring my bike on the train, I’m looking to rent one locally.
I’d love any tips or bike rental shop recommendations—I’m struggling to find options even in Rotterdam.
The plan is to rent in Rotterdam, take the train to Maastricht with the bike, then cycle back to Rotterdam.
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!
Nath
I’m planning to build a new touring bike.
I want to prioritize lightness.
That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads.
The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper.
I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork.
Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm.
It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring.
And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear.
More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.
It was, of course, the perched villages that impressed us the most. We visited Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cucuron, and Lauris. Many of them are among the most beautiful villages in Provence, and it’s hard not to agree with that reputation.
One interesting point is the route of EuroVelo 8 in this part of the region. The official path mainly follows the old railway line of the *Véloroute du Calavon*, which is very comfortable and safe. But in our opinion, cyclists traveling EuroVelo 8 around the Mediterranean would discover even more treasures if the route passed through villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, or Oppède-le-Vieux.
We were also pleasantly surprised by how safe cycling felt. Most of the route takes small local roads, but traffic is light, drivers are respectful, and road design really takes cyclists into account. It’s one of those places where you can ride peacefully even without separated bike lanes.
Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
Hi there, we’re a group of 4 cyclists looking to get from Treviso in Italy to Munich with our 4 non-folding bikes. It seems complicated! Are there any solutions? Thanks so much.
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed
story being posted online soon
1100 km in 11 days
beautiful and varied regions
Hi there, we’re planning a Munich to Venice bike trip at the end of June 2026. Getting back from Venice to Toulouse by train with 4 bikes isn’t straightforward. What return options have others who’ve done this trip chosen? Any tips or great deals would be much appreciated. Thanks a bunch! !
Hi everyone,
Happy owner of a Pegasus Estremo bike with a Rohloff hub, which is giving me trouble with the SF11-NCX-FT-E-LITE 700C TS 300/0 fork (serial number TD01329060). It’s starting to show its age, and I’d like to repair it to extend the life of my beloved bike.
The suspension is gone, and there’s an oil leak from the seals.
Does anyone know how to repair it? Where can I find parts that are about fifteen years old? Or where to find an identical replacement fork? Just to clarify, the Magura HS11 brakes are mounted using Firm Tech, meaning they’re on pivots behind the fork, facing the frame.
Hi, I'd like to know if anyone has done this route recently or has reliable info.
Does the track exist, and most importantly, is there sand (for biking)?
Any info is welcome.
Cheers,
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena
vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
Hi there,
New to bike touring,
I’d love to start with a section of the Via Rhona to explore and share (route to be decided).
Looking forward to exchanging tips!
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
A big thank you to Lazarou for all the info you share in this forum!
I'm passionate about Morocco, which I cycled through back in 2009.
Last year, my wife and I explored the High Atlas by tandem. Completely smitten, we're heading back in April (Anti Atlas) and May (High and Middle Atlas), still on our tandem.
Do you have any info on the track between Amezri and Ali Ait Nito? Are the river crossings in the Tessaout still there? It's not easy to navigate with a loaded tandem... especially if the river level is high due to this year's heavy snowmelt!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes
Here are his travels
Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné
Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way
Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place
Rural and quite peaceful
A road cycling route created by Serge B...
First of all... happy New Year! Wishing you great roads in 2017!
I’ve been traveling for a few years now with a high-quality mountain bike, but it’s equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. I live (pedal) with the constant worry of a breakdown (leak, air bubble, heat causing the fluid to...). My bike mechanic tells me it’s impossible to switch them out for V-brakes.
What do you all think? Am I taking a big risk continuing (alone) with these brakes? Thanks in advance for your great tips!
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025.
It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border.
We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
Hi there,
I’m planning the route to cycle from Lille to Nordkapp with my partner.
Duration: 3 months, from May 1st to July 31st, 2026.
In the attached details below, I need to add some "non-riding" days (rest days, basically).
So I’m looking to "shorten" the trip by taking ferries or trains for some stretches. Which areas could I skip?
Thanks in advance for your great tips.
Have a good evening.
https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/collection/4023980/-lille-cap-nord-1er-mai-au-31-juillet-2026?ref=collection
I’m planning to bike back from Poland this summer. Does anyone know a way to ship it there without having to take it apart? Otherwise, it’s a real hassle to fine-tune all the settings before departure!
Thanks in advance.
Hi, has anyone recently bought Primus or Butagaz gas, possibly puncture-style, in Dubrovnik or the surrounding area? Same question for Albania... thanks. aichatou
