Modern road bike gears can take an age to get your head around! Gone are the days of pushing the lever forward for faster, and backward for slower! Now it’s all about sprockets, and cross-chaining (don’t do it!), and cranksets and goodness knows what else. I’ve been trying to get my head around all the …
If you’re new to biking, you may not be familiar with the concept of low gear. Low gears on your bike are designed to help you ride more efficiently and get the most out of your cycling experience. A bike’s “low gear” is a gear ratio that is simpler to pedal. A low gear uses …
Should you use low gears or high gears on your bike? And when? Well, it all depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Low gear is the trusty workhorse, ready to take on the toughest hills and rough terrain with its extra torque and control. High gear, on the other hand, is the speed demon, …
It’s important to find the right bike for you, and 7-speed gear bikes are the perfect bicycle for many people. One of my favorite bikes is a 7-speed hybrid bike, which I’ve had for about three years. It’s a 7-speed hybrid and is probably my favorite commuter bike. In this post, I’ll share my experiences …
Do you ever feel like your bike isn’t cooperating? Do you notice your gears slipping under pressure when you’re trying to get up a hill? If so, you’re not alone! Many cyclists have experienced this frustrating problem. I’ve ridden pretty much every type of bike that exists over the last decade or more, and I’ve …
If you’re looking for the best gear ratio for climbing on a mountain bike, then there’s a short answer and a long answer. Here’s the short answer: The best mountain bike gear ratio for climbing is 46 to 49 on a chainring and 16 to 18 on a cassette. For more diverse rides, mountain bike …
Looking to find out what’s the best gear ratio for either climbing or descending hills on your road bike? Here’s the short answer… Lower bike gears are the most suitable when climbing up a steep hill. Shift your chain on a smaller chainring and a bigger cog on the rear cassette. The best bike gear …
The gears on a bike can be thought of as different speeds for the same bicycle. For example, a bike whose top gear was 21 would be a 21-speed bike. Likewise, lower numbers on a cycle would represent lower gears, whereas higher numbers represent higher gears. A 24-speed bike would have 24 gears. They usually …
18-speed bikes and 21-speed bikes are two of the most popular gearing groupset among most cyclists. But what are the main differences between the two? 18-speed bikes are cheaper, suitable for shorter and rougher terrains. On the other hand, 21-speed bikes are faster and smoother but expensive. I’ve ridden both 18-speed bikes, and 21-speed, and …