Comment s’équiper pour le transport actif?

How to equip yourself for active transportation?

La Cordée

September 18, 2025

6 minutes

Break out of your routine, skip the long, frustrating commutes in traffic and start getting around by bike. Not only is cycling a more environmentally friendly way to travel, it’s also great for both your physical and mental well-being. Enjoy the morning sunshine and stretch your legs after work by gearing up for the ride.

Which bike to choose?

Choosing the right bike plays a big role in making your daily commute more enjoyable. For getting around the city, hybrid bikes are often a great option. Comfortable and efficient, they offer a more upright riding position, fairly wide tires and stable geometry that make it easy to navigate city streets, roll over rough pavement and rack up kilometres with ease.

That said, it’s absolutely possible to commute on a road bike or a gravel bike. Road bikes stand out for their light weight and speed on pavement, while gravel bikes are particularly well suited to urban riding thanks to their durability and wider tires, which help smooth out potholes and rough roads.

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Specialized Allez E5 Shimano CUES Road Bike

1 599,99 $

Specialized Sirrus X 1.0 Step-Through City Bike

799,99 $

Specialized Diverge 3 Alloy Shimano CUES Gravel Bike

1 849,99 $

Kona Honzo 20 Mountain Bike (Junior)

749,00 $

Kona Rove AL Gravel Bike

999,00 $

Specialized Rockhopper Mountain Bike

799,99 $

Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp Road Bike

4 799,99 $

Kona Dew DL Hybrid Bike

1 199,00 $

Kona Rove DL Gravel Bike

2 199,00 $

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 City Bike

999,99 $

Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 Sram Apex Eagle Electric Road Bike

5 999,99 $

Specialized Roubaix SL8 Road Bike

3 199,99 $

Electra Loft Go! TD EQ Step-Over Electric Bike

2 599,99 $ 1 749,97 $

Trek Fuel EX 7 Gen 6 Mountain Bike

4 399,99 $ 3 079,96 $

Bianchi Impulso Comp GRX 610 Disc 2x12SP Gravel Bike

4 199,99 $ 2 939,96 $

Which helmet to choose?

A helmet remains one of the most essential pieces of gear for riding safely in the city. Today’s models offer an excellent balance of protection, comfort and ventilation. Many helmets now include advanced safety technologies designed to reduce rotational forces during an impact. Precise adjustment systems, good airflow and lightweight construction also help make daily rides far more comfortable. Some models also include practical features for urban commuting, such as reflective elements or the option to add a rear light for better visibility.

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Specialized Align II Cycling Helmet

64,99 $

Specialized Chamonix 3 Road Cycling Helmet

89,99 $

Smith Engage Bike Helmet

180,00 $

Giro Isode II Cycling Helmet

104,99 $

Giro Agilis MIPS Cycling Helmet

174,99 $ 174,99 $

Specialized Propero 4 Road Cycling Helmet

249,99 $

Smith Persist MIPS Cycling Helmet

180,00 $

Specialized Search Road Cycling Helmet

179,99 $

Specialized Loma Road Cycling Helmet

139,99 $

Sweet Protection Outrider MIPS Cycling Helmet

190,00 $

Sweet Protection Fluxer MIPS Cycling Helmet

250,00 $

Specialized Camber VTT Helmet

89,99 $

Lazer Maze Kineticore Cycling Helmet

84,99 $

Smith Sidekick Jr. MIPS Cycling Helmet

100,00 $

Smith Transit MIPS Cycling Helmet

140,00 $

Sweet Protection Falconer 2Vi MIPS Cycling Helmet

310,00 $

Sweet Protection Primer MIPS Cycling Helmet

190,00 $

Sweet Protection Bushwhacker 2Vi Mips Bike Helmet

310,00 $

Smith Network Bike Helmet

235,00 $

Smith Forefront 3 MIPS Cycling Helmet

330,00 $

What shoes to choose?

While you can certainly ride in your everyday shoes, cycling shoes offer better control and more efficient pedaling. Designed to provide good grip and optimal power transfer, they give you greater stability on the pedals while still being comfortable enough to walk in once you reach your destination. Depending on your preference, you can also choose clip-in pedals and compatible shoes to maximize pedaling efficiency.

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Specialized Recon 1.0 Gravel Cycling Shoes

139,99 $

Specialized Torch 2.0 Road Cycling Shoes

199,99 $

Specialized Recon 3.0 Gravel Cycling Shoes

299,99 $

Shimano M's SH-RC302 Wide Road Cycling Shoes

189,99 $

Shimano W's XC302W Gravel Cycling Shoes

189,99 $

Shimano M's XC302 Gravel Cycling Shoes - Wide

189,99 $

Castelli Pioggia 4 Shoe Covers

109,99 $

Specialized Recon 2.0 Gravel Cycling Shoes

199,99 $

Shimano M's XC300 Cycling Shoes

179,99 $

Louis Garneau Thermax II Cycling Shoe Covers

89,99 $ 44,97 $

Specialized Torch 3.0 Road Cycling Shoes

299,99 $

Shimano W's RC302 Cycling Shoes

189,99 $

Shimano M's GF400 Cycling Shoes

164,99 $

Giro Cylinder II Cycling Shoes

219,99 $

Shimano W's XC300 Cycling Shoes

179,99 $

Giro M's Gauge MTB Cycling Shoes

189,99 $

Bontrager Evoke MTB Shoes (Unisex)

159,99 $ 79,97 $

Castelli Toe Thingy 2 Shoe Covers (Unisex)

34,99 $

Shimano RC302 Cycling Shoes

189,99 $

Which bags or panniers to choose?

Used to carrying your belongings in the trunk of your car? On a bike, bags and panniers let you do the same while keeping your ride comfortable. Mounted directly to the bike, they free up your back and help prevent the heat and sweat that often come with wearing a backpack. The result is better balance and a more enjoyable ride.

Depending on your needs, you can choose from different storage options that attach easily to the rear rack, handlebars or frame. They offer plenty of space for your daily essentials—laptop, spare clothes, lunch or groceries—while keeping everything organized and protected during your commute.

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Sea to Summit Nano Pyramid Mosquito Net Shelter (Double)

76,95 $

Sea to Summit Nano Pyramid Mosquito Net Shelter (Single)

66,95 $

Rab SilTarp 1 Shelter

130,00 $

Rab SilTarp Plus Duo Shelter

250,00 $

Rab SilTarp 2 Shelter

210,00 $

Kuma Bear Cub Gazebo 4-Wall Camping Shelter

350,00 $

Nemo Victory Screenhouse Shelter

669,99 $

Rab Siltarp Plus Shelter

260,00 $

NRS Yak Yak Boat Cart

159,95 $

HydraPak Filter Adapter – 28 mm

7,00 $

MSR Lowdown Remote Stove Adapter

76,95 $

Thule Frame Adapter 982XT

69,95 $

Nikwax Basefresh Laundry Additive

11,99 $

Gear Aid Aquaseal + FD Repair Adhesive 21g

14,75 $

Gear Aid Aquaseal+ SR Shoe Repair Adhesive 28g

14,75 $

Hydrapack Tube Magnet

10,00 $

Bontrager Aero Wheel Magnet

6,99 $ 3,96 $

Gofire Natural Fire Starters

15,99 $

SOL Mag Striker with Tinder Cord Firestarter

18,49 $

Olympia Firestix Thermoplastic Fire Starter

3,99 $

What other useful accessories are there?

Equip your bike with fenders so you can keep riding even when the weather turns. They’ll help protect your clothes from road spray and dirt. If you plan to carry bags or panniers on the front or rear of your bike, a rack is a must. And if you often ride home after dark, front and rear lights are essential for staying visible and safe on the road.

Finally, if you don’t have a secure place to store your bike, a lock is a must to help protect your new ride from theft.

You now have everything you need to hop on your bike and make your daily routine more active. If you’re still unsure about the gear that’s right for you, our bike experts will be happy to help in store and guide you through our wide selection of cycling equipment.