How Many Speeds Do I Need On My Bike?

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@fuzer0 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a bike courier in Vienna for about 3 years now and in my opinion the perfect set up is a 3 speed hub with coaster brake for the back wheel and a drum brake/dynamo hub combo on the front wheel. This allows you to have some speeds if needed and work under any weather conditions while still being super low maintenance, which is super important if you’re riding everyday to earn a living.

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome set up. Thanks for sharing!

@25inspector 3 жыл бұрын

I have owned many kind of bicycles, from road bikes to mountain bikes and cruisers. I really like my single speed cruiser for riding around my community. It is simple and fun to ride and requires very little maintenance. I would for sure need a multi speed bicycle if I got more serious about cycling and riding much farther because we do have some hills where I live.

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@nathayelakgonzales4969 2 жыл бұрын

I have a mountain bike its a multi speed but I use it on the road lol

@sIosha Жыл бұрын

I got around just fine as a kid/teenager on a single speed, BMX style bike. I think we adults grow up and over-complicate things sometimes lol. I love the look of a 3 speed and wouldn't mind owning one someday.

@christopherdavis9425 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you so much for explaining this 💕🤗🙏🏽

@katepenn9992 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - please keep making these as they are very informative and helpful! Thanks!

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad that it's helpful. One of our goals is to create informative contents for you.

@PRH123 10 ай бұрын

hmm, i ride my single speed daily, in hilly terrain, for longish distances (30+30 km commute). A single speed can have a coaster brake, dual drum brakes, dual rim brakes, dual disk brakes, whatever you like...

@gregnixon1296 3 жыл бұрын

A 7-speed works for me on my cruiser. I ride 3-4 times weekly for an hour each outing. I have an 8 mile bike path and lots of office parks around me. I use gears 2-5 almost exclusively.

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

@ramsaycobbler8499 3 жыл бұрын

@@sixthreezero share

@alinajmi4004 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation helps me a lot

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@pepperparisian 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@setapart2serveministries 3 жыл бұрын

I rather a single speed but since I'm out of shape, I'll keep my 7 speed for heart and leg workouts.

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@ramsaycobbler8499 3 жыл бұрын

Yours an mtb?

@CuongTran-el3ci 3 жыл бұрын

I own many types of bike I love my 3 speed bike more than my 24 speed bike. The reason why is he is right less maintenance, and another thing is I remember When I was younger the chain falls off sometimes while my 3 speed internal hub would never fall off.

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

We couldn't agree more on the 3-speed being less maintenance. You gotta love that internal hub. Thanks for watching!

@Pianist203 2 жыл бұрын

I love my single speed bike which was made from old road bike. It's most fun bike I've ridden. It's a way lighter than my (cheap and heavy) 3x7 hybrid bike and it's quite a lot faster. There's a kind of serenity in riding when there's no need to change gears, ie no shifting sounds and chain rattle. Also fact that you always have traction when pedaling is nice, as gear changing should always be done without traction. Bullhorn bars help to attack the hills. My trip distances are usually 20-30 km but sometimes up to 40-50 km. Goes well with single speed (44-18 btw).

@sixthreezero 2 жыл бұрын

That's great mileage on a single speed! A lot of people believe the myth you can't ride that far on a single speed.

@Pianist203 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixthreezero Thanks. Yeah, people should know it's speed that kills, not mileage. Funnily enough single gear kinda forces to just freewheel when speed gets too fast (unless if you're high cadence spinner), so there's no temptation to pedal downhills, which in return distributes energy usage more evenly along the trip.

@97ameen 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I am an beginner and averages around just 10-20 km with a mix of inclines , declines and flat surfaces . I currently own a MTB 24 speed one . But I really love a 12 speed derailer as it is simple to shift and easier . I haven't ridden one of those and I heard they are very expensive . So can you suggest me a good drive train ? . Can I convert a 7 speed to 10 or 12 speed ?

@tmayberry7559 2 жыл бұрын

My opinion is this when it comes to 21 24 27 30 33 and so on gears. Experience has taught me that it is you will use different combination with any two chainrings in the front and gears in the back. With a 3 X you will seldom use all three chainrings. You will use a combination of any two of them. For example middle and big or middle and small. With a 2 X you will use the small more(depending on the size of the chainring 36-38) With a 1 X. You only have one chainring to do it all. That again depends on the size of the chainring. Anything under 36 tooth up front is for climbing You have a massive gear range in the back to compensate which make you take longer to find to right gear

@sixthreezero 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! We appreciate it =)

@geoffreybusuttil5961 Ай бұрын

I got a 3 speed beach cruiser... And am thinking about converting it to an electric bike... I work 11 kms away from home... With slightly hilly areas..... I would might consider using the bike to work more often... Whatcha think ? 🙂🤔 Would it be a good idea to use a 3 speed?

@hybr1d694 4 жыл бұрын

I'm actually considering converting my XC bike to SS for a more feedback sort of riding if you will. I'm currently running a 1x12, I purchased the EVRYjourney 24 for my wife as a 3 spd for the slight ease and if she wants to push herself she can leave it on the smallest cog and feel the burn.

@ramsaycobbler8499 3 жыл бұрын

Is 10 x 2 faster than your 1 x 12

@animeman197 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Bianchi C sport 1 bike that is part racing and part city bike with flat bars and 24 speed. Has 35 mm tires. It’s my daily commuter.

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bike! Thanks for sharing!

@PrashantSingh-yb2cp 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@Beafree 2 жыл бұрын

I just got my Sixthreezero 3 speed today and I love it! I live in Colorado Springs, we have a lot of hilly areas and so far it's done very well I coast down hills. Thankfully I rely on Google maps to get me to where I need to go with options for mostly flat routes. Will be taking my new bike on an errand tomorrow. Do you have any concerns it may not have been a good fit for where I live?

@sixthreezero 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying your bike! I don't see any problem with that. How's your ride, anyway?

@Beafree 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixthreezero It's been wonderful, thank you!

@sixthreezero 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@emojobes 3 жыл бұрын

Im from the philippines and and I own a 26er single speed japan cruiser bike. I want to convert it to multispeed as I use it to travel downhill and uphill from home to work. What gears do i need to buy so I can achieve this?

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

In your case, in order to choose which gears you are going to have, We'd say you must evaluate your habitual riding. If you ride on flat ground or with little slopes, or if you do not care about achieving high speed on flat, go for the 7 speed. But if you want to overcome steep climbs and also have good speed on the flats, then you may need a bike with more gear ratios. Hope this helps!

@LeyannaNefes 4 жыл бұрын

As a kid in the '80s, we only had single speed bikes with coaster breaks. We lived in a very hilly suburb. Eventually we graduated to 10 speeds but we rode those single speeds every day up and down hills. I'm confused as to why people say that single speed coaster bikes aren't good for hills. I get that its harder, but why is it not recommended?

@katsauce 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at city bikes, and I think I should get a 7 speed, as I don't think 3 will cut it. I live in a somewhat hilly area, and i will be commuting and carrying loads sometimes. I don't need to get up the hill fast, just get from A to B. Would a 7 speed be good? I want it to be easier to get home when carrying loads or anything.

@sixthreezero 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your interest! The advantage of a 7-speed, along costing a little less, is that it gives you a wider range of gears. This means that you will have both easier gears for getting up hills as well as higher gears for going faster. :)

@katsauce 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixthreezero So i think i should get the 7 speed. I can clean it often myself, and i think i would need the extra help on hills

@sixthreezero 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jhowardsupporter 3 жыл бұрын

NYC bike messengers only ride fixed gear. They ride downhill and also skitch cars and go 60mph on them. That's why I'm confused, less gears or more gears.

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The number of speeds you should get is based on how you’ll use it. Technically, you only need one speed. Hence, the single-speed bike. On the other hand, in order to relieve some of the legwork on inclines, you will need more than one gear on your bike. As you go uphill and struggle to make progress, having multiple gears allows you to downshift and make the trek easier. On the way down, if you pedal and feel no resistance, you can upshift to a higher gear so you don’t lose control. Hope this helps!

@trxvor9993 4 жыл бұрын

I mostly only use like 3 speeds on my bike is there a way I could get my bike to have only three speeds?

@sixthreezero 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes customizations like this are possible, it depends on your bike. You should check that out with a local bike shop.

@davidprudhvi Жыл бұрын

So what's best 7 speed vs 21 speed , i usually ride everyday and on road and flat surfaces and some times the off road terrains , and is 21 speed complicated to drive than 7 speed

@sixthreezero Жыл бұрын

I think for your type of riding a 7 speed would be sufficient. 21 speeds is not necessary for recreational riding.

@AbaBaba-on4uy 4 жыл бұрын

So thats what its called. Omg i thought i was so old those bikes didnt exist anymore. Lol i pedaled backwards to stop as a kid. Omg where are they!! its a pandemic so the only bikes i could find were expensive mtb. It has 21 speed and a painful seat, but i refuse to regret my purchase so im gonna learn to love it. The gear shift is a headache right now. Trying to get a basic ratio to ride in.

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

We still have single speed bikes available. You can check our website, www.sixthreezero.com =)

@sadow56 3 жыл бұрын

millenials call it “fixie”

@T.T.64 3 жыл бұрын

External gear is cheaper and lighter. And easy to change part by part I think. Internal hub I think is more heavy and if got problem must send to bike shop. Thanks for a great video for us.

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

@teemomain1386 3 жыл бұрын

I want to go fast,often and on the heels too do u think 8 speed is good idea? nice video by the way

@teemomain1386 3 жыл бұрын

and do u think trinx free 2.0 is a good choice?

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it seems like a good choice.

@andrewdeneve 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason that for the cruisers 3 speeds are more expensive than 7 speeds? Wouldn’t more speeds be better or does it make the bike heavier/harder to ride? Thanks!

@sixthreezero 4 жыл бұрын

The 3-speed and the 7-speed options use different systems. While the 7-speed uses a derailleur to shift the chain to different gears, the 3-speed uses an internal hub to change the gear ratios. 3-speed bikes cost more because the internal hub system costs more than the 7-speed derailleur system. However, the internal system does come with an advantage: internal hubs require less maintenance and are easier to adjust.

@olliebodman9771 2 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me if I had 24 gears ⚙️ would I beable to go faster than if I had either a 1x10 or a 2x8 drivetrain I’m a fast hard rider

@sixthreezero 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ollie! You may check on this article. mtbweekly.com/should-you-get-a-1x-or-2x-drivetrain/

@olliebodman9771 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixthreezero great info thanks 🙏 did hear also with the 1x set up that the chain is at a difficult angle when I’m some gears ⚙️ so after reading that I’ll prob go for maybe a 2x8/9

@sixthreezero 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan! =)

@Bharathkotiyanpalame 4 жыл бұрын

Which is best for steep climb 7speed or 21speed

@sixthreezero 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely a 21 speed, as it would greatly help you to have a front and a rear cassette. For uphills you should use the biggest gear in the rear and the smallest one in the front. This will create a lot less resistance when pedaling.

@k_tony.11 3 жыл бұрын

So is a 6 speed better than 21 speed?

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

We suggest that you evaluate your habitual riding to see which speed suites your needs. The 6-speed will be easier getting used to at first with only one shifter to be concerned with, but the 21-speed will serve you better in the long term with enough gears to handle almost any terrain.

@me-qq6ml 2 жыл бұрын

Is 21 speed better or 24 speed? I found 24 speed bicycle i wanna lnow if its better

@sixthreezero 2 жыл бұрын

The 24 speed bike will give you more options when it comes to where or the type of terrain that you are going to ride your bike =)

@me-qq6ml 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixthreezero thank you so much man

@susantainter9760 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a shop in Torrance?

@sixthreezero 4 жыл бұрын

Not, we do not have any physical store anymore.

@count_of1310 4 жыл бұрын

I need 1

@naminode Жыл бұрын

Single speed is good for stamina building

@TRY289XD 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I found a 24 speed bike is it good??

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

We'd like to say it depends on your riding preference.

@TRY289XD 3 жыл бұрын

@@sixthreezero I bought the 27 speed 3x9

@andypair1571 4 жыл бұрын

Sixthreezero with Firmstrong bikes behind him?

@sixthreezero 4 жыл бұрын

We work alongside Firmstrong, we are partners in crime you could say.

@g.o.2749 3 жыл бұрын

Why are 3-speed bikes more expensive than 7-speed bikes?

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! 3-speed bikes cost more because the internal hub system costs more and it requires less maintenance and are easier to adjust. Hope this helps!

@shintarogoro700 3 жыл бұрын

So more speeds is just climbing and leg relief? Not means more speeds.

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

Having gears in our bikes helps us maintin a comfortable pedalling speed regardless of the gradient or terrain - which we won't have in a single speed bike. Here's an article from us that talks about bike speed - www.sixthreezero.com/blogs/bike-advice/gears-shifting-101-3-speed-vs-7-speed. Hope this helps!

@redmed10 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't anything over 10 gears and even 5 gears just unnecessary?

@sixthreezero 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sukhbir! We also have 21-speed. This will depend on your bike lifestyle. :)

@k_tony.11 3 жыл бұрын

Is a 21 inch bike good?

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

If you meant a 21-Speed bike, yes it is. It has more gears, and because of this, you will be able to cover long distances because of its exceptional speed ability quickly, and the pedaling is also faster in a 21- speed bike.

@ZBForever 3 жыл бұрын

@@sixthreezero can you still get a good workout on a 21-speed or would a 7-speed be better for workouts?

@shelbyclark8262 3 жыл бұрын

I want to get a bike to leisurely ride on the back roads I live on. They are hilly. What’s a good bike for me?

@sixthreezero 3 жыл бұрын

We'd be glad to make recommendations. If you have three minutes we have a proprietary algorithm to find the right bike for you. You may want to start filling out the questionnaires here: www.sixthreezero.com/pages/customizer-questionnaire. At the end of the assessment, it will give you a bike recommendation that fits your preference that fits your lifestyle and your riding style.

@iggywesty1983 4 жыл бұрын

How many gears are on a 16 speed bike

@sixthreezero 4 жыл бұрын

A 16 speed bike usually comes with an 8 gears cassette or freewheel, and 2 gears on the chain wheel.

@riteshsingh7848 3 жыл бұрын

@@sixthreezero Should I buy a 16 speed road bike or one that comes with 21 speed....I have a 21 speed mtb but I prefer the road bike since its lighter and I'll get uphill faster. However I like accelerating downhill as well so which would you recommend...a 21speed or 16 speed road bike?

@vojtechlanger5436 4 жыл бұрын

I like to ride fast as I can and everywhere I can. That's why I have 3x9 speed MTB. But I would love to try some 3speed with trigger shifting (I had old downtube shifter)

@sixthreezero 4 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@ramsaycobbler8499 3 жыл бұрын

27 speed mtb? Mine says 3 speed on left and 7 speed on right gear, how much speed does that make mine?

@truthseeker7423 2 жыл бұрын

@@ramsaycobbler8499 21