Ma femme souhaite changer de vélo, budget maxi environs 400 Euros, un peu plus si l’occase du siècle se présente à nous (ça fait du bien de rêver de temps en temps).
Critères:Pour les sorties loisirs, on privilégie toujours la terre au bitume. Cependant, on essaie aussi d’utiliser le plus souvent possible le vélo pour les déplacements urbains liés aux besoins du quotidien. Un vélo qui permet aussi des sorties de 50 à 70 km/jour sur 8 à 9 jours (par exemple nous avons projet de faire le canal de Nantes à Brest en Aout).Il est important de pouvoir avoir large possibilité de réglage, ceci afin de trouver la position idéale. Mme est très sensible du dos. Bien évidement un vélo au «design trop VTT » ne peut pas être une bonne option. Par contre les produits de type VTC offrent des solutions « moins dure à rouler ». Nous avons plus ou moins en ligne de mire le b'Twin 7 2009 de chez Décathlon.
Pour 279 Euros ce produit semble avoir un rapport qualité/prix intéressant.
Personnellement, je pense qu’il serait pertinent de changer les dérailleurs avant et arrière pour une gamme un peu plus « précise » et donc plus facile aussi à régler aussi.
Pourquoi ne pas envisager au minimum du « Deore » à la place? (le budget maxi offre une marge)
Que doit-on penser de la fourche et de la suspension arrière?
Et le Triban Trial 7 ou le Riverside 5 (femme) toujours de chez Décathlon peuvent ils être un bon choix?
Existe-t-il un meilleur compromis dans une autre marque (svt magasins sur Nantes et ses alentours)?
Dans tous les cas ce sont malheureusement des vélos relativement lourds, plus de 16kg.
Personnellement je constate (toutes marques confondues) qu’il y a beaucoup moins de choix pour les vélos femmes que pour les hommes.
Pour la gamme femme, est-il objectif de penser que les fabricants privilégient plus le confort relatif à la position (voir le look aussi) que la qualité technique du cadre et des équipements mécaniques?
1. il n'y a aucune raison pour une femme aujourd'hui de prendre un vélo femme pour la randonnée. On ne fait pas de randonnée en jupe n'est-ce pas ?
- sauf si dans le modèle homme il n'y a pas sa taille
un modèle pour femme est avant tout un modèle qui prend en compte le fait que pour une même hauteur que les hommes les femmes n'ont pas la même longueur de jambe et de torse. Je doute que les constructeurs qui proposent des modèles pour femme en tienne compte.
2. laisses tomber la suspension arrière et avant ça complique tout pour les portes-bagages
Au vu de ton budget pour poursuivre sur decathlon le riverside 3 est une bonne base de départ avec fourche rigide en acier.
l’aspect «esthétique» du vélo en jupe courte peut de toute évidence être complémentaire à la beauté des paysages parcourus.
INDISCUTABLE!
un cadre slooping permet aussi la jupe courte,
style crs de chez giant
Aaaaahhhh non au secours pas le b-twin 7 ! J'ai fait mon premier voyage à vélo dessus, duquel je garde un très bon souvenir, mais pas concernant le vélo. Il est super-supra-lourd, et les rapports plateau/pignon vendus ne sont pas pratiques (il ne descendent pas assez alors dans certaines montées chargé il faut pousser le vélo). La série triban trail est beaucoup mieux. Le riverside aussi peut-être une très bonne option. J'ai du mal à comprendre en quoi un cadre peut être plus femme ou homme.... Le seul truc qui change, pour moi, c'est la selle, qui doit être plus large pour la femme (taille du bassin).
Concernant le dos et les réglages, je crois qu'il ne faut pas avoir peur d'avoir un guidon assez bas, ça fait mal au cou mais pas au dos. Pour te dire, j'ai rencontré un mec avec des problèmes de dos qui est parti sur 5 ans avec un guidon de course, et il n'a eu aucun problème ! J'ai peur qu'un guidon type "ville" comme sur le riverside femme soit inconfortable et donne mal au dos à la longue, pour les distances le guidon plat + cornes ou le guidon de course est le mieux, je pense. Par contre il faut faire attention à ce que les bras ne soient pas trop étirés vers l'avant, sinon le poids du haut du corps ne repose pas suffisement sur le guidon, donc c'est les muscles des reins qui forcent pour garder le torse en position. Moi j'avais une potence réglable, mais j'arrivais pas à trouver la bonne position, et pour cause elle avait beau être ŕeglable en angle, elle était trop longue...
Après un essayage (en magasin) de différents modèles (CRS inclus) ma femme a particulièrement apprécier le Triban Trial 7.
Après de rapides réglages les sensations furent bonnes.
Même si le poids et la fourche avant ne sont pas top, ce modèle semble être satisfaisant pour de la rendo sans grosses difficultées type canal de Nantes à Brest (elle apprécie seulement avec modération les côtes!).
bonsoir
le tt7 me parait un bon choix
j'ai le 1er modele et j'ai fait avec pas mal de kms....et sans soucis et avec 4 sacoches
je n'ai pas d'action chez DK et on peut trés bien faire de la rando sans avoir un vélo à 3000 euros...
bon courage
gérard
Bonjour,
Bien que le TT7 ne soit pas un vélo "haut de gamme", il m'a permis de voyager en mongolie l'été dernier pendant plus d'un mois. Je peux te dire que je lui en ai fait manger, et il a vraiment bien résisté.
Je crois que le pb avec le Triban Trail 7 de chez D4 c'est surtout pour fixer des sacoches avant non ?
Vu qu'il y a des suspensions (à l'avant)…
Sinon je prospecte moi aussi depuis un moment sur ce modèle et je n'en lis que des avis globalement positifs.
Oui, la fourche est suspendu (possibilité de régler la dureter et de la bloquer). J'avais l'été dernier tout mes saccoches à l'arrière plus une saccoche guidon bien rempli.
Je pense que pour mon prochain voyage j'opterai pour des saccoches avant en plus de celles arrières. Le tubus Swing semble être le mieux pour les fourches a suspensions. L'on m'a dit que les adaptations avec colier de plombier diminuait leurs performances. Sur le site internet de Tubus, il y a apparament un nouveau modèle qui sortira en aout 2009, pour fourche avant rigide et suspendu.
Oui, le triban trail 7 est un excellent choix, pour le prix que c'est ! Je l'avais acheté il y a trois ans, au début je voulais un vélo très basique mais je me suis décidé à mettre 150€ de plus et donc acheter le triban trail. Résultat : je suis parti avec depuis 9 mois, et je n'ai eu aucun problème, malgré tous types de routes ! J'approche les 9000 bornes avec sacoches, et avant j'ai bien dû faire 5000 bornes à vide...
Je rejoins les triban trail 7istes. j'ai une version 2008 plusieurs randonnées d'un jour, à commencer par quelques kilomètres jusqu'à 130 + deux voyages, un de 3 jours 240 km et le deuxième de 870 km, pas un seul problème sauf quand la pièce qui tient le dérailleur arrière a cassé à la fin du dernier voyage mais c'était à cause d'un petit choque que j'avais eu auparavant avec une voiture, bref rien à dire...je peux ajouter que je n'ai pas encore utilisé de saccoches avant mais je pense que ça doit faire beaucoup de bien au vélo et surtout à la roue arrière .. voila
"The true traveller is without goal, it is the absence of goals which creates the ultimate traveller."Gao Xingjian 'Soul Mountain'
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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
