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BICYCLETTE DEMI-COURSE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Cycling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- half racing bike
1, record 1, English, half%20racing%20bike
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- semi-racer 2, record 1, English, semi%2Dracer
correct
- club semi-racer 2, record 1, English, club%20semi%2Dracer
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] half racing bike [has] a somewhat shorter wheelbase, steeper seat tube, derailleur gears, fenders, [a] rack ... 3, record 1, English, - half%20racing%20bike
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The semi-racer was supplied with similar specifications to a racer, yet might weigh a little more and be sold as a slightly lower priced item ... 2, record 1, English, - half%20racing%20bike
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Cyclisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- demi-course
1, record 1, French, demi%2Dcourse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vélo demi-course 2, record 1, French, v%C3%A9lo%20demi%2Dcourse
correct, masculine noun
- bicyclette demi-course 3, record 1, French, bicyclette%20demi%2Dcourse
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bicyclette de tourisme munie d’un guidon de course et de roues à boyaux épais protégées par des garde-boue. 4, record 1, French, - demi%2Dcourse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Son guidon modèle Tour de France, ses roues de 700 mm de diamètre […] son système de double plateau et de dérailleur à pignons lui donnent de vrais airs de monture de compétition. Ceux qui la chevauchent en oublient les garde-boue et le système d’éclairage que le règlement du Code de la route et le besoin de confort imposent. 5, record 1, French, - demi%2Dcourse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Cycling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- touring rack
1, record 2, English, touring%20rack
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sakkit racks are a reflection of my own extensive experience as a bicycle tourist. They are also the result of more than two decades of my own work in which I have attempted to greatly improve the performance of touring racks and rack/pannier systems. 1, record 2, English, - touring%20rack
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Cyclisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- porte-bagages
1, record 2, French, porte%2Dbagages
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vélo de cyclotourisme :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. 2, record 2, French, - porte%2Dbagages
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans [les] excursions d’une [...] journée pour lesquelles vous n’emporterez qu’un pull-over, une appareil photo et de quoi réparer une crevaison, le [...] porte-bagages "demi-course" convient parfaitement. 1, record 2, French, - porte%2Dbagages
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-04-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- touring bike
1, record 3, English, touring%20bike
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A derailleur bike suitable for long distance travel. 2, record 3, English, - touring%20bike
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 3, English, - touring%20bike
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vélo de cyclotourisme
1, record 3, French, v%C3%A9lo%20de%20cyclotourisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bicyclette pour cyclotourisme 2, record 3, French, bicyclette%20pour%20cyclotourisme
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20de%20cyclotourisme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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) 2, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20de%20cyclotourisme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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