I have a new bike with 21 (3X7) gears and I was wondering what are the best combinations and for which diving tasks
2006-09-26 08:02:39 · 8 answers · asked by gurtheguru 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Which combinations to use depends on the terrain your riding, it also depends on the bike your riding.
If your riding a regular bike (DF) then you should not cross chain your gears (large gear-rings in front, large gears in back, or small in front, small in back) because of the lenght of the chain, but that does not apply to a recumbent or a recumbent trike.
Someone said When riding level, you'll want a higher chain-ring in front (middle or large) and small in back, so you go faster which is not necessarily true, cadence can play a big role in speed also, it depends again on the person riding the bike.
Use your gears according to the terrain your riding and enjoy your ride.
2006-09-26 12:37:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a 27 gear Trek 1000. I mostly ride around in 15th or 16th gear. If I'm going up steep hills, I might be in 1st or 2nd but try to stay in 3rd and tough it out. If I'm on a long flat and there's very little wind I'll try to push it in 26th or 27th for as long as I can.
It depends on you
2006-09-28 00:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, actually, you don't have 21 gears.... well, there are some combos that are not safe to run. Usually, don't cross the chain (large gearrings in front, large gears in back, or small in front, small in back), or close to that.
Which combinations to use depends on the terrain. When you're climbing, you want a small chainring in front, large in back, so that it will be smoother, you'll go slow, but it will be easier to pedal.
When you're riding level, you'll want a higher chainring in front (middle or large) and small in back, so you go faster.
2006-09-26 11:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by Roberto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your getting all kinds of mixed answers because everyone rides different. a gear that is comfortable for you may not be for me and vice versa. it's all in whats comfotable for you. ride hard if you need to replace a chain or rear cassette no big deal there not to expensive. unless you run XTR like i do...
2006-09-26 17:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use whatever gear that gets you to the RPM that feels best for your legs. when you get stronger, you will find the RPM that suits the terrain you are riding.
2006-09-27 01:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by Whoa_Phat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bike won't last long if you do much diving with it.
2006-09-26 08:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2006-09-26 08:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by Fest T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you need according to terrain..DUH !!
2006-09-26 09:13:21 · answer #8 · answered by themojoman_dj 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋