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 Diverge 3 Alloy Shimano CUES Gravel Bike

1 849,99 $

Specialized Allez E5 Shimano CUES Road Bike

1 599,99 $

Specialized Sirrus X 1.0 Step-Through City Bike

799,99 $

Electra Loft Go! TD EQ Step-Over Electric Bike

2 599,99 $ 1 099,97 $

Specialized Rockhopper Mountain Bike

799,99 $

Specialized Roubaix SL8 Road Bike

3 199,99 $

Kona Honzo 20 Mountain Bike (Junior)

749,00 $

Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 City Bike

999,99 $

Bianchi Impulso Comp GRX 610 Disc 2x12SP Gravel Bike

4 199,99 $ 2 519,97 $

Kona Dew DL Hybrid Bike

1 199,00 $

Kona Rove DL Gravel Bike

2 199,00 $

Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport Road Bike

3 999,99 $

Specialized Diverge 4 Sport Alloy Shimano CUES Gravel Bike

2 749,99 $

Specialized Diverge 4 Sport Carbon Gravel Bike

4 499,99 $

Panorama Taïga 3 EXP Gravel Bike

4 249,99 $

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 $

Specialized Propero 4 Road Cycling Helmet

249,99 $

Giro Isode II Cycling Helmet

104,99 $

Smith Engage Bike Helmet

180,00 $

Giro Agilis MIPS Cycling Helmet

174,99 $ 174,99 $

Specialized Search Road Cycling Helmet

179,99 $

Specialized Loma Road Cycling Helmet

139,99 $

Smith Persist MIPS Cycling Helmet

180,00 $

Sweet Protection Outrider MIPS Cycling Helmet

190,00 $

Lazer Maze Kineticore Cycling Helmet

84,99 $

Sweet Protection Fluxer MIPS Cycling Helmet

250,00 $

Smith Network Bike Helmet

235,00 $

Specialized Camber VTT Helmet

89,99 $

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 $ 185,96 $

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 Recon 3.0 Gravel Cycling Shoes

299,99 $

Specialized Torch 2.0 Road Cycling Shoes

199,99 $

Shimano W's XC300 Cycling Shoes

179,99 $ 89,97 $

Shimano M's SH-RC302 Wide Road Cycling Shoes

189,99 $

Shimano M's XC302 Gravel Cycling Shoes - Wide

189,99 $

Specialized Torch 3.0 Road Cycling Shoes

299,99 $

Castelli Pioggia 4 Shoe Covers

109,99 $

Shimano W's XC302W Gravel Cycling Shoes

189,99 $

Giro M's Gauge MTB Cycling Shoes

189,99 $ 75,97 $

Specialized Recon 2.0 Gravel Cycling Shoes

199,99 $

Shimano W's RC302 Cycling Shoes

189,99 $

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.