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What do the speeds on my bike indicate? |
for example, if i have the left knob on the left handle-bar set on 2 (on a scale of 1 to 3) and the right knob on the right handle-bar, what does it specifically indicate. The highest gear, or the hardest effort and fastest speeds will be when the chain in on the largest chainring in front and the smallest cassette cog on the back. The smallest chainring in front and the largest cog in back is the lowest gear, or easiest effort, and therefore, the lowest speed. You actual miles per hour will depend on your cadence, wind speed and direction, contour of terrain, etc. Don't get overly obsessed with speeds, gears, mileage, etc., just do what's comfortable and enjoy the ride! You should always pedal 90 revolutions per minute. If it is too hard to pedal this fast, then shift to an easier gear. Most beginners chose to pedal slowly in a huge gear, which is very inefficient. You can buy a bike computer that tells you your pedal revolutions (cadence) The bikes speed is indicated by which gears you have it on. For example, you have the gear on 3 and a 6, which indicates it is a 18 speed and is usually difficult than an easier gear. Okay, I am gathering this is a 3 speed bike the first speed would be fast the next gear would be faster one more over would be fastest. at least this is what I gather. I used to have a 3 speed bike 23 years. now its an 18 speed for 11 years. Ok, here it goes, are you ready? Left handbar shifter moves the chain from the small chain ring in the front (this is indicated by the 1), to the middle chain ring in the front (this is the 2), to the big chain ring in the front ( this is the 3) Right handlebar shifter moves the chain through the gears in the back. 1st gear will be the biggest gear with the most teeth on it and 6 th gear will be the smallest gear with the least amount of teeth on it. As far as effort goes: Front chain ring - small chain ring (1) - easier, best for climbing hills. middle chain ring - little harder, best for flat terrain and moderate speeds large chain ring - hardest to push when going slow, but you'll need it when going down hills so that your feet can keep up with the pedals. Rear Cassette (gears): 1st gear - 2nd gear - only use these two gears with the small chain ring in the front while climbing. 3rd - 4th gear - only use these two gears with the middle chain ring in the front while riding flat terrain. 5th - 6th gear - only use these two gears with the big chain ring in the front while going down hill. These are basic recommendations. As others have answered already you want to keep your rpm's at 85 - 90. Avid road cyclist. |
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