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BICYCLETTE DEMI-COURSE [3 records]

Record 1 2021-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Cycling
CONT

[A] half racing bike [has] a somewhat shorter wheelbase, steeper seat tube, derailleur gears, fenders, [a] rack ...

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 ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Bicyclette de tourisme munie d’un guidon de course et de roues à boyaux épais protégées par des garde-boue.

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.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Cycling
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Cyclisme
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.

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.

Spanish

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Record 3 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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