How do I shift my gears going uphill when I have to lighten the pressure on the pedals in order to shift? And with lots of gears, you'll be able to find just the right gear for any situation. Your power output will be more even, which helps your stamina on a longer ride. This arrangement increases your efficiency because you don't have to ramp your energy up and down so much when you change gears. Secondly, the steps between the gears are closer. That means the lower gear is easier for pedaling up hills and the higher gear allows you to go faster down them. Why does my bike have so many gears on it?įirst, having lots of gears on your bike gives you a wider range of gears. That way you're in an easy-to-pedal gear for starting off again. This technique too is easier on your bike.įourth, remember to shift into a low numbered gear before you stop. Lightening the pressure on the pedals facilitates a much smoother, more quiet shift. You still have to be pedaling while you shift gears, but don't be pedaling hard as you change them. Third, and this is hugely important, lighten the pressure on the pedals when you shift. Plus, this technique is easier on your bike. A brisk pace improves your stamina on a longer ride, and it enables you to “jump” if you need to suddenly move quickly. It's always better to use the easier to pedal gears at a faster pace than to muscle the hard ones more slowly. That's because the chain has to be moving in order for the derailleurs to "derail" the chain from sprocket to sprocket. Here are four tips and a few FAQs I hope will help you get the hang of your gears.įirst, remember that you have to be pedaling when you change gears. Although the derailleur gear system on bicycles is actually quite simple, even elegant, people find operating it the most difficult part of biking.
#Shift gear how to#
Whether it's teaching people how to use them, or diagnosing problems with them, we probably talk about gears more than any other subject at the bike shop.
Adjust Bicycle Gears - Front Derailleur.
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