Je dois acheter des roues pour mon vélo de voyage (projet 2011: Bretagne>Chine à vélo)
J'ai déjà longuement parcouru les posts sur ce sujet, et j'ai fait mon choix d'équipement. Ce sera des Sun Ringle Rhyno Lite XL - Welded Rim, avec des moyeux Shimano SLX.
A ce jour j'hésite encore entre deux possibilités :
1) Commander sur www.chainreactioncycles.com des roues toutes montées, dans ce cas avec 32 rayons seulement car il n'y a pas de roues prémontées avec 36 rayons (va savoir pourquoi ???)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Kits.aspx?ModelID=29786
Bien sûr, tout le monde sera d'accord pour dire que la solution 2) est plus séduisante :
- ça fait bosser un artisan local,
- super montage garanti (et d'après plusieurs participants à ce forum c'est au moins aussi important que la qualité de la jante et des rayons),
- 36 rayons au lieu de 32.
Mais, on s'en doute aussi, il y a une différence de prix !
Tout compris, ça me revient à 133 € dans le cas 1), et 90€ (jantes) + 75€ (moyeux) + 9€ (rayons) + 52€ (montage) = 226 € dans le cas 2) !!!
Quel choix feriez-vous ?
4 petits rayons supplémentaires valent-ils ce surcoût ??
Quid de la qualité du montage par CRC ?
Et j'en profite, question bonus, c'est quoi la différence entre les jantes "pinned" et "welded" pour le rhyno lite ?
Merci pour vos conseils / retours d'expérience !
thomas
PS : voir aussi http://voyageforum.com/voyage/F28/v.f?post=3334454;#3334454
Pour le moyeu 20 mm, j'ai cru comprendre que c'était plus costaud que le moyeu SLX classique...
C'est pas le cas ?
Tu préconiserais de rester sur le modèle de moyeu SLX classique ? (en plus c un peu moins cher)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Kits.aspx?ModelID=29784
Les disques centre lock je ne sais pas ce que c'est... 🤪
S'il s'agit de freins à disque, non, car je garde des vieux freins cantilever...
Le Center Lock c'est bien pour y fixer des disques ( que tu n'es pas obligé de mettre ) .La fixation de disque à 6 trous, encore une fois est plus polyvalente avec d'autres marques de disques .
Pour fixer un moyeu Ø20mm sur un cadre avec pattes Ø10mm il faut des adaptateurs pour blocages rapides ou pour broches Ø10mm ( pas forcément vendus avec les moyeux ) .
Salut,
Chainreaction peut te faire un montage en 36 trous, passe-leur un coup de fil et ils t'expliqueront comment procéder pour la commande.
J'avais commandé une paire avec moyeu XT, les roues ont jamais bougé, vraiment solide. Par contre, une vrai galère pour déjanter, obligé d'utiliser des démonte-pneus en acier.
Bonjour, je suis exactement en train de me poser cette même reflexion.
ce message date d'il y a 3 ans , quelqu'un aurait un modèle d'actualité à conseillé?
caractéristiques:
- grande rigidité
- 36 trous
- rayons costaud s(2mm, dt swiss?)
- moyeu shimano xt
- pour freins v-brakes
un site de vpc serieux qui proposerai des formules déjà monté serai l'idéal ou bien en kit et trouver un bon velociste vers chez moi ( quelle "touche" technique apporte un montage manuel?).
Salut Jack
Amusant que tu relances ce post depuis le temps...
Ecoute, ça tombe bien. Nous sommes rentrés de voyage depuis presque un an.
Ce que je peux te dire c'est que depuis, nous avons recommandé des roues sur Chain Reaction Cycle et que nous en avons toujours été satisfaits.
Par ailleurs, je vends les roues Rhyno Lite de mon voyage, elles ont 16 000 bornes dans les pattes, mais pas une ride, pas un voile, ni jamais un rayon de cassé. Ce sera plus économique que du neuf !
Si cela t'intéresse, tiens-moi au courant.
je pense partir sur du matos neuf, j'suis toujours en train de chercher un bon site pour commander.
chainreaction c'est bien "roue à la carte" pour commander tout monté?
si c'est le cas ils proposent que des moyeux à disc ou je fais une erreur de manip 🤪
tu avais commandé tes jantes chez eux, 32 ou 36 rayons?
as tu un retour d’expérience sur le montage/démontage de pneu qui à en lire les post precedents n'est pas évident sur des sun rhyno lite (je pense les équiper de Schwalbe Marathon Mondial)?
Salut
Pour commander des roues sur mesure sur CRC, c'est simple : tu mets dans le panier les éléments séparés que tu souhaites, un par un (le moyeu, les rayons, la jante...) et tu indiques dans les commentaires au moment de la commande "Please build the wheel"
Avant de confirmer, tu peux vérifier en écrivant un petit message à service-client@chainreactioncycles.com
Je confirme que le montage démontage de pneus n'est pas évident avec ces jantes, en même temps, vu que tu prendras des marathon XR qui ne crevent jamais, ce n'est pas très grave car tu n'auras jamais à démonter tes pneus ;-) (3 crevaisons en 16 000 km pour ma part)
Je cherche également à acquérir des jantes Rhyno Lite XL en 36 trous depuis des semaines. Elles sont en rupture de stock chez Chainreactioncycle. J'ai contacté SUN via mail, qui m'a renvoyé vers l'importateur en Belgique, qui m'a renvoyé vers un vélociste de mon coin, pour me fournir des jantes Rhyno lite non XL en 28" !
Les Rhyno Lite XL en 26" 36 trous semblent introuvables.
Le délai de livraison annoncé sur Chainreactioncycle était fixé au 18/2, je vois aujourd'hui qu'il est reporté au mois d'avril !
Si quelqu'un a un tuyau pour se fournir en jantes neuves, je suis preneur.
Je cherche également à acquérir des jantes Rhyno Lite XL en 36 trous depuis des semaines. Elles sont en rupture de stock chez Chainreactioncycle. J'ai contacté SUN via mail, qui m'a renvoyé vers l'importateur en Belgique, qui m'a renvoyé vers un vélociste de mon coin, pour me fournir des jantes Rhyno lite non XL en 28" !
Les Rhyno Lite XL en 26" 36 trous semblent introuvables.
Le délai de livraison annoncé sur Chainreactioncycle était fixé au 18/2, je vois aujourd'hui qu'il est reporté au mois d'avril !
Si quelqu'un a un tuyau pour se fournir en jantes neuves, je suis preneur.
Encore un grand merci pour tous vos commentaires (plusieurs années... )
A ma grande surprise, meme les vélos de luxe genre SilkRoad ToutTerrain, Papagaly cyclotech, ... ne proposent par défaut que du 32 trous. excepté Koga, pour certain vélo ils proposent meme 40 rayons !
Ma question maintenant, avec un Rohloff pour roues de 26, si une jante pète, je trouve facilement du matos en Chine ou South East Asia ? En effet, pour le roloff, la couronne comportera 36 trous... et donc il me faudra absolument une jante de 36 ...
Je me demande si je ne vais pas me cantonner au classic 32 trous ...
Le vélo plus moi et tout le bardas, ca va faire vers 145 kg... sur des chemins cailloux, terre battue... je me fais un peu de soucis.
merci par avance pour votre avis.
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quelles sont les moyen les plus simple pour revenir du Cap Nord sans pédaler
train, Bateau, avion ?
qui à déjà fait l’expérience ?
Merci de nous renseigner
Bonjour,
Je dois arriver en vélo à Thessalonique à la fin Septembre et je prévois de rejoindre Istambul par la côte.
Quelqu'un pourrait m'aider à choisir la meilleure route.Sécurité, difficulté.
Merci d'avance.
Marc
Hi,
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How many kilometers is it from Lyon to North Cape via EuroVelo 7?
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Thanks for any advice!
Looking for a female travel companion for a cycling trip (arriving by plane in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and cycling toward Montevideo, Uruguay, returning by plane to France from Buenos Aires, Argentina) – 1,500 km
Hello everyone!
I’m planning a cycling trip across Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, with a departure set for late October, November, or December. I’m looking for a travel companion to share this long-distance adventure with.
Experience:
I already have solid experience in bicycle touring in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Currently, I maintain excellent physical condition by cycling an average of 250 km over 3 days per week (4 hours a day at 20 km/h).
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I’m planning to leave Nice for Toulouse around 10/15 and I’m looking for tips / great deals regarding:
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Thanks in advance, and if you’re in the area around that time, we could ride together... Ciao.
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Would anyone have this model lying around unused and be willing to sell me a pole?
Hi everyone,
In early April, I’m redoing the Vélo Francette (La Rochelle to Ouistreham), and then I’d like to cycle along the Cotentin Peninsula (which I don’t know at all), follow the coast up to Cherbourg, and then head back down to at least Saint-Malo. I’d love to know if it’s pleasant for cycling—are the roads nice? Not too windy? What are the must-see spots? Any great campsites? All your tips and advice are more than welcome, and I thank you in advance.
Hi there,
I’m planning to bike to meet some friends in Côte d’Ivoire in early November.
I’ll be starting in Abidjan and heading to Abengourou, which is close to the Ghana border.
I’d like to take the trails. Does anyone have recent info on eastern Côte d’Ivoire?
Any tips, safety advice, or must-see stops? I’m open to all suggestions.
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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.
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It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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?