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BICYCLETTE CYCLOTOURISME [1 record]

Record 1 2004-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
  • Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
DEF

A derailleur bike suitable for long distance travel.

CONT

Unlike higher performance road bikes and mountain bikes, touring bikes have eyelets for attaching racks. They also have the gearing and stable handling required to transport heavy loads. These bikes are also a good choice for those who don't need the carrying capacity, but who do need low gears for hilly terrain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
  • Motos et motoneiges
DEF

Bicyclette qui peut être appelée «demi-course» ou «randonneuse» et qui est équipée généralement d'un guidon course, de garde-boue, d'un porte-bagages, d'une transmission multivitesse.

CONT

La bicyclette de cyclotourisme est équipée de roues à gros pneus, de garde-boue, de porte-bagages, d'un éclairage conséquent et, en général d'un guidon type course. (p.13)

Spanish

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