Montreal, Thursday, March 14, 2024 - Every March, Vélo Mag publishes its Road and gravel purchase assistant, which lists several frame models. In this 2024 edition, on newsstands today, the magazine presents the season's most striking trends and novelties, the products that caught the eye of the editors, the most striking bikes and pertinent advice for an extraordinary 2024 season. The Assistant purchase mountain will follow in April.
After the material shortage during the pandemic, an abundance of products in the warehouses of bicycle manufacturers and retailers was observed in 2023. It looks like the same scenario is repeating itself this year. So now's a good time to browse the stores for some bargains. shopping assistant takes stock of the market in 2024 and is intended as a relevant and comprehensive guide for all cyclists interested in road and gravel biking. Discover this special edition:
A glimpse into the eye
The editorial specialists tested a number of bike products that caught their eye. Some of them have already proved their worth, while others are just entering the market.
Six keys to choosing your road bike
Like all electrically-assisted bikes, road and gravel bikes have their own specific characteristics. Motor location and power, battery, weight, price. All you need to know.
Gravelle: the right questions to ask
Gravel bikes navigate between asphalt and off-road. This versatility has considerably increased their popularity, prompting brands to expand their range, from models with a road bike-like identity to those resembling a mountain bike. But how can you be sure you're making the right choice?
A few well-chosen accessories
The world of bicycle touring prefers tried-and-tested solutions to the latest technologies. Jonathan B. Roy offers a few clever accessories.
A modest road offering
Warehouse bottlenecks are not conducive to the release of new products. That doesn't stop the major manufacturers from improving their existing ranges. Some bikes have undergone significant evolution, while others are fresh from the imagination of Quebec manufacturers.