How You Should Be Changing Gears on Your Bike/Bicycle

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Just keep in mind these simple tasks when changing gears.
1) As your pedalling click the appropriate shifter to make it easier or harder to pedal.
2) Keep the chain as straight as possible.
3) Never change gears uphill to avoid applying to much pressure on the chain.(It could break off)
Remember, Higher numbers on left you should be at high numbers on the right. And of course Lower numbers on left, you should be at lower numbers on right.
Do this and your bike will last longer.
*TIP.. If you ride. Like A LOT. You should replace your chain every 3-6 months(depending on how hard you ride). Your sprockets will last longer, without replacing them... Wait too long, and you'll have to change your chain, and sprockets(rear cogs).
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@shreeyashpandey3530 4 жыл бұрын

Its 3AM and I am doing all usual things that i do on youtube i.e watching random videos. I dont even own a bike!

@SportsShackEDM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by. Appreciate it.

@whotelakecity2001 4 жыл бұрын

You should get a bike. It is good for everyone. Especially nowdays?

@aldricjohndeguzman2029 4 жыл бұрын

Uranium 235 lmao

@primetime8717 4 жыл бұрын

Watching it at 4:20am

@Exluto 4 жыл бұрын

@@whotelakecity2001 why especially nowadays?

@alexmarkev 5 жыл бұрын

Hallelujah! Finally I found that video where someone mentioned the numbers on the trigger. Everybody else is talking about low, high, number of teeth, cross chaining and other technical parameters that adding just more frustration . And finally I found the guy who just pronounced that 1 on the left is used with 1-4 on the right. 2 with 2-8, and 3 with 5-8. Thank you, Sports Shack.

@MrHunterseeker 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed this too. Everyone wants to make everything sound more complicated than it really is I noticed. Trying to flood the viewer with excessive useless info that has nothing to do with the subject to sound like they know what they are talking about, but just confuses and frustrates the viewer who is looking for a simple answer to the question posed. Like if I type in "beginners guide to bicycle gears" it should be as simplified as possible. Not telling me how many teeth are on each gear or the size of each gap between the gears.

@dopefresh6231 4 жыл бұрын

Same 😂

@fekkyb 4 жыл бұрын

Yes he sure cleared things up for me as well. He did a great job explaining it.

@jfonteneaux24 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I've watched multiple videos like that. This explained it best.

@billybull7419 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh. You didnt know how to change gear on a bicycle lol

@extremelydave 3 жыл бұрын

Here we are 2 1/2 years later and you're still helping people like me... an old "newbie". This is the first time I've seen gearing explained and it hit a 10 on my understanding scale. Thanks!!!

@LB-rj7fj Жыл бұрын

Make that 4 years later...

@doubledot5296 Жыл бұрын

@@LB-rj7fj more like 5 Lol

@Antidepressiva1980 Жыл бұрын

@@doubledot5296 exactly :D

@yogi9631 9 ай бұрын

Hope u guys are ok with it now!! 😂😂😂 Anyways joke or not , Simply summarised like this: High - high (3- 6,7,8) Mid - mid (2 - 4,5,6) Low - low (1 - 1,2,3) Never: High - low Low - high Hope that helps.

@djayb83 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been riding bikes for over 30 years and never knew the gears needed to match up like that. That explains so many issues I’ve had over the years. I always thought it was just bad luck. Thank you.

@greenpedal370 5 ай бұрын

I bet you wore out chains and gears like there was no tomorrow.

@sebastianz.3256 Ай бұрын

The bike mechanic was so happy to have you as a customer, sadly only few if them are trying their best to prevent your next visits to them, lol

@thepotatoofheaven 4 жыл бұрын

I wish a manual came with every bike purchase that explains this.

@Ashberryvillage10 4 жыл бұрын

They do but they're terribly written and over complicated

@terryaraya4524 4 жыл бұрын

actually this video isnt necessary everyone is different some ppl like myself dont like it hard to pedal. if im climbing a hill i peddle in 1st gear i dont have strong legs.

@noelv1976 4 жыл бұрын

They do lol

@noelv1976 4 жыл бұрын

@@terryaraya4524 This video is pretty helpful for the novice

@JosephHaubert 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. Not with Giant

@jozefsk7456 4 жыл бұрын

'never change gears going uphill' is a bad thing to say to a new rider. while its technically true and anyone with biking experience will know whats up, this needs further explanation to a new rider. so let me explain it in a way will actually deliver the message. Dont shift gears while you are applying pressure to the pedals. Everytime you shift gears, keep spining the pedals but dont push into them, keep them only spining freely so the chain isnt in tension. If you are going up hill, this means that you will have to give up some speed while you change gears when you only spin the pefals without effort.

@whotelakecity2001 4 жыл бұрын

I don't understand. How can you not apply pressure to the pedals if you are going uphill? If you don't apply any pressure, the bike will start going backwards and downhill. Keep spinning them freely? What does that mean keep spinning them freely?

@jozefsk7456 4 жыл бұрын

@@whotelakecity2001 it's just for a short time, so the bike doesnt stop entirely

@whotelakecity2001 4 жыл бұрын

@@jozefsk7456 I see. Ok, I will give it a try. Thanks

@mco5634 4 жыл бұрын

dude thank you, have been doing that wrong for years too.

@johngta7172 4 жыл бұрын

josef explained this aspect much better than the uploaded. [bike guy]

@72matt19 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation of gearing that I have ever seen. Thanks!

@SportsShackEDM 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I'll be making another one on when to shift before you hit the uphill, and a few others. Glad this video was helpful!

@imranvp 3 жыл бұрын

But it's meant for a 3x drivetrain. I have a 2x. How to change gears on that?! I just don't know :(

@DadMichoMurphy 3 жыл бұрын

@@imranvp You shift the same way as described here, just use the big ring for the smaller size cogs in the back, the small ring for the bigger size cogs in the back. Visually watching the chain: front inside - back inside, front outside - back outside.

@gummybear41283 2 жыл бұрын

soooo confusing

@daitedve1984 3 ай бұрын

not best, toady!

@RandomMetalChick000 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. My entire life I have only ridden a single speed cruiser, I finally got a budget mountain hardtail from Wal-Mart and had no idea what to do with the gears. This was very short get incredibly informative and super helpful!

@mberge1 2 жыл бұрын

Is it a steel frame bicycle from Walmart?

@ernestchoguryan2191 10 ай бұрын

Walmart 😂🤣

@israelmora8296 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate explaining this gears speed changing ! It now makes a lot of sense. I always thought the big one meant faster

@staylucky4727 Жыл бұрын

Same

@fl3x_exe Жыл бұрын

SAME xD

@Shxxib Жыл бұрын

Bigger the number the higher the speed but hard to pedal XD

@WhatsInAName222 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I’ve been doing it wrong for a while. This is a truly useful video. The camera angle illustrates the problem very clearly. This is why I get an irritating sound when I’m on 3 in the front and 1 in the back, a position I find myself in often. As I move to higher gears in the back the sound goes away. I will apply these rules on my next ride. Thank you for sharing this.

@YuunaAndCuddles 2 жыл бұрын

I felt like an absolute noob thinking that all 21 gears (3 front, 7 rear) are available for selection. Wish every bicycle had an instruction manual like this. Many thanks guys, this really educated me.

@danilovukovic1972 2 жыл бұрын

@Swamp Yankee yeah this video is a load of bullshit... not a word said about power ratios between gears

@JuiceAddiction Жыл бұрын

@@danilovukovic1972 nah it's not.

@zodiark2456 Жыл бұрын

@@danilovukovic1972 no it isnt bullshit you dumbass

@lcmojo Жыл бұрын

5 years later, this video is still relevant and useful to sooo many folks! Well done! I'm ashamed to say that...umm, I was just able to change my hubby's back wheel tire/tube but absolutely had no idea (and I have my own bike) how to change gears...the RIGHT WAY! I just went by whatever felt and sounded right.😅 Thanks for being very technical and giving us the visual!

@V0amtdwtknin 4 жыл бұрын

Duuude, you just changed aaand saved my life. Haven't used my bike since i bought it (almost a year ago), because i was afraid of breaking the chain cause i didn't know how to properly use the gears and everyone said to me "just don't cross them" and i was like "what the eff you mean?!". Reaaaally dude.. Changed my life

@SportsShackEDM 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear :) Glad I could help.

@enoll218 4 жыл бұрын

Just look down and see if the chain is too flexed

@DFX2KX 4 жыл бұрын

Did... did the bike not come with a Manual? Even my cheap Chinese bike came with a manual, English wasn't great, but there where diagrams. The Schwinn manual for the shiny new AL Comp has the same thing. The video did do a good job of explaining *why* you don't do this, though. both of the manuals I have just give the impression that the ratios are duplicated in some combinations, not 'don't let the chain be at extreme angles'. Realistically, I don't think you're likely to snap a chain crossing gears unless you ride your bike *a lot*, or ride it very hard. I've never had a chain snap, and I use cheap Walmart bikes that are notorious for things like that. I've had chains slip, but never had one simply break.

@vulnerablerummy 4 жыл бұрын

> bought a bike > *doesn't use it for a year, because fear of breaking the chains* ..wtf?? don't buy it then *rich people problems*

@overPowerPenguin 4 жыл бұрын

Most chains are cheap.

@dopefresh6231 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a video that makes sense

@uvwuvw-ol3fg 4 жыл бұрын

What about half-step gearing.

@amyharr2447 4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly 😊👍 Great vid!! Thank you 🙌

@bscirex 4 жыл бұрын

Right?! This was so easy to understand

@mai.vancon 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr. I haven’t used my bike since I bought it 3 years ago cos I don’t know to use it properly and I’m scared I might break it. Now I can go out for a bike ride around the neighbourhood. 🙂👍

@CLOWNBOT00 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video. I don't even understand why it has *ANY* dislikes, whatsoever. Basically, I've been bike riding since for a long time, and now that I'm bike riding more, I finally started to care more about the numbers on the left handle bar. It always stayed at one, but now, I know what to do with it. Happy Safe cycling, bikers! 🚴🚵

@juliolopezmontalvo 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone explaining the mechanics everybody needs to know, thanks!

@ameeromedia5883 4 жыл бұрын

Finally!! A video with a Clear explanation of gears and shifting!!

@katythompson3428 4 жыл бұрын

At last, a sensible, well explained tutorial on gearing. Thank you. Now I understand.

@gicking3898 3 жыл бұрын

I read the comments before watching, and, having watched the video as well, I can see why they wrote what they did. I have never ever heard such a sensible, yet informative and simple explanation , combined with a simple to understand video showing the issue. Like other commenters, I have been cycling years, yet never knew this, not properly. Thank you for your video

@Karlinski73 3 жыл бұрын

At last, a video that goes into the basic practicalities of gear shifting instead of endless theory about ratios and how gears work. Much appreciated. 👍

@JT-fn4eu 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been riding bikes for 37 years and have never been shown that . THANKYOU bro

@JohnA000 4 жыл бұрын

I watched several of these gear changing videos and the others were confusing. Yours was excellent. Thanks for clear, concise explanation.

@phillipfrancie7909 3 жыл бұрын

when driving a bike is more complicated then driving clutch

@SportsShackEDM 3 жыл бұрын

Once you get the idea, its not that bad. Thanks for the comment.

@pauldevine8090 2 жыл бұрын

I knew that I wasn't supposed to strain the limits when I was in 1 or 3 up front, but I was never quite sure if it was in one direction or both. Really appreciate the breakdown and visuals with the overlays here. It made a lot of sense!

@malikalahmam3609 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sports Schack, finally this chaging gears makes sense to me.The way you explained made it easy to follow and understand what's happens when you change gears!

@thefestivalofatonement2470 4 жыл бұрын

I bought my bike shortly after you uploaded this, strange that I couldn't find this when I needed it 2 years ago, but clear instructions w/a visual aid makes this one of the better vids in gear shifting.

@siddharthsrinivasan4518 3 жыл бұрын

I've looked at several gears and this is the best one that explains the concept very simply.

@SportsShackEDM 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that comment. I try to make all my videos simple to understand. Hope to make more. Thanks again.

@ebbzyYT 2 жыл бұрын

This video was really helpful, before watching this I didn't know how to shift gears on my mountain bike properly but this really helped! I've been looking for many tutorials but none of them helped. This was the only one that explains how your meant to shift gears clearly. Thanks for the vid, keep up the great work!

@garrettfeury3505 3 жыл бұрын

Was taught this by the bike technician my dad purchased my first real mountain bike from when I was about 12 which was a GT Rebound that I still ride to this very day. Aside from New shifters handlebars and front fork this bike has been more than a damn good bike! Its been kept inside its entirety as well and I've maintained it. I'm 35 now and I'm ready to retire my rebound and pick up a new gt but I have ridden this bike hard and fast over the time I've owned it and hands down it's always put an enormous smile on my face and kept me in the good ol outdoors.

@AnshulYadav-zc9uq Жыл бұрын

absolute chad of a cycle you have, mate.

@Rose_Butterfly98 3 жыл бұрын

I remember my old triple chainring. There were gears with the same ratio on each chain ring like 1-7 to 2-5. I'd shift both at the same time from 1-6 to 2-5. But now I mostly use a 1x11 . Although you can definitely shift uphill, I do it all the time, just don't shift under load. Slow the pedalling , shift and speed up.

@r_dubs90 3 жыл бұрын

Just got my new FX1 and I’m loving it. It’s been years since I had gotten on a bike, and I have already noticed I have done this bad angle shift. Thanks to this video I know how to correct it. Thanks for taking the guess work out!

@skixxzerx1168 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this! Just upgraded to a Marlin 5 from a Huffy Nightrider (HUGE upgrade!) and I was getting confused with how the shifting worked. You explained very simply and having no issues now! Thanks a million!

@skixxzerx1168 2 жыл бұрын

@@Andres-it6sf Congrats to you anyway, and merry Christmas!

@Frip36 4 жыл бұрын

No wonder my bike sounds like it hates me. This was really helpful. I thought I could shift however I felt like it.

@adelehinijasan4231 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, a simple clear explanation. Thank you.

@latikasainani9219 3 жыл бұрын

One of the finest video on gear changing, very crisp, to the point and very well shot by giving live demo example. Nice angle of the shot as well which shows if gears are in straight line or not. Thanks.

@erntaku 3 ай бұрын

6 years later and this video is still helpful. I recently inherited a mountain bike with Shimano shifters which weren't around when I last owned a multi-speed bike. You helped me get closer to being familiar with my "new"bike. Thanks!

@Wiseindy 3 жыл бұрын

After watching at least 6 videos on the subject, yours was the most helpful. I'm new to riding bikes and wanted to understand how gears work and when I should be changing them. Thank you for this brilliant explanation.

@dhanapillai4577 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a good tutorial video - gear shifts for dummies. My son and I were looking for someone to enlighten us on this rocket science

@christinaharwood3435 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! This explanation makes sense. I just bought my first gear bike since I was a kid and have started riding again. Now I’ll know what to look for when I change the gears while riding.

@1dk26. 3 жыл бұрын

Been using my bike for a month and I randomly adjust it because I don't know how they work. You're my lifesaver! Thank you so much.

@Escandella118 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Finally someone who explains it in a way that makes it easy to understand for beginners. Exactly what I was looking for: Which gear numbers are compatible, which are not. My new bike will be grateful and so am I!

@samlo5240 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Gosh, after searching how to work the gears for so many days finally found one that explains it the right way! Thank you, once again! 😊

@SportsShackEDM 4 жыл бұрын

Glad we were able to help.

@remocreative 2 жыл бұрын

This is SOOO helpful, thanks! I'm new to cycling and I was wondering my my gears were jumping/skipping while using the largest front sprocket (3) and the larger sprockets on the back (4-1) and now this makes sense. I need to adjust the way I change through the gears - many thanks again.

@jasminejaru 10 ай бұрын

I searched for how to change gears for bike for years. I watched many of videos but This is only video that explained really nice and clear. Thank you so much!

@petersardella4256 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone explained this in a way that I can understand. Great video. The camera angle, looking along the chain really clarified the point. 👍

@SportsShackEDM 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ladybutterfly5724 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Reminded me why I was always on 2nd gear on my mountain bike in the 90's. Lowest gear was more leg workout lol uphill if I remember correctly. Different from this example but brings back memory of good riding trails in the forest literally! best memory! rode it hard the first time! Great video for more newer bikes! I think there's a difference, you would know! I enjoy the ride, switch gear accordingly without killing my bike! My kids are avid bikers too! My son Tricks with his bike. I had a BMX growing up around his age! Upgraded to Mountain Bike! Got a little taller lol. Loved it! Happy Riding!

@jaykemerling7553 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a multi speed mountain bike and this is the first video I've found that actually helped! Thanks buddy!

@feedthemonkey83 3 жыл бұрын

This was the best video I saw by now on shifting as you actually showed and not only talked about how its done .. thx for that and now I know better I think.

@amyharr2447 4 жыл бұрын

Finally I get it..! Simple demonstrations and explanations, easy to follow and now I understand!! 🚴🙌 Great vid 😊👍 Thanks man 💛

@SportsShackEDM 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Love hearing these comments. Thank you.

@Freakybananayo 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought about that, very interesting.

@JakeEllison94 2 жыл бұрын

You explained this very simply. I had no idea that the numbers should correlate to the otherwise. I have risen BMX my whole life and had no idea what I was doing. So much easier now. Thank you!

@surskitpond 2 жыл бұрын

I just came off of hopping between instructional videos and THIS ONE was the one that hit the spot. You explain it in such an intuitive way. Thanks so much for this.

@maryjoanwright2215 4 жыл бұрын

At last finally understanding my gears !!! Thank You !!!

@billybull7419 4 жыл бұрын

Mary Joan Wright, thats no good you gombine

@JohnBarrow1961 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I've never heard this before, about matching the correct range of gears between the front and rear chainrings so as to minimize strain on the system. Makes sense. I just bought a new bike today and will try to put that into practice. I imagine the new 1x drivetrains take care of this issue all on their own, but with up to 12 gears on the cassette, the chain must be at a less-than-ideal angle on the outside gears. Cheers.

@BingDwenDwen 3 жыл бұрын

this is the best explanation i could find on the internet on how to properly shift gears on a bike, by far, well done, effort is appreciated!

@chtitmog 2 жыл бұрын

This is THE BEST tutorial on about changing gears I have ever watched - and I have watched A LOT. Now I really understand how it works. Time to put this into practice. Thank you so much!!

@rev_dude 2 жыл бұрын

Good explination of the basics, the only thing I would say is that you can change gears on the uphill. You just have to make the shift when you are not pushing hard on the pedals - at the top or bottom of a pedal stoke, then don't push too hard until you hear the chain make the shift. Of course it is ideal to be in the proper gear before starting up a hill, but if you have to change in the middle of it you can with the right technique.

@GauravChaarasNegichaaras 4 жыл бұрын

Im going to buy my 1st bike. So I'm collecting all the info I require . This on I pretty clean to understand. Nicely explained. Thank you.

@artivism4068 4 жыл бұрын

1st bike??? congratulations

@gameoverdude2249 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best explanation video on how to properly shift gears on a multi-speed bicycle. Thank you for your time. 🙏

@danijohnson1038 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I just bought a bike at a yard sale today! I'm super excited now that I understand better!

@somewhat.random 4 жыл бұрын

"Never change gears uphill" LOL. I get it, this is for beginners. As you become a more experienced rider you'll realize there are exceptions for every beginners rule, just as you'll realize gearing/shifting for mountain biking is completely different than gearing/shifting for road riding. And if you don't think that's true, you haven't done both.

@paulhorn2665 4 жыл бұрын

Well never change gears under pressure...same like driving a car. There you disengage the clutch before shifting, but the reason is roughly the same!

@dac518 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who I had gone from bmx, to mountain, I am thankful for this comment because I figured shifting gears feels the same.

@Elucidus 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. After a new rider has gotten used to the basics of shifting, you can learn the finesse at the pedal. Trying to downshift from a dead stop is going to make for some awful noise. I’ve certainly made the occasional mistake of coming up to a light, going back up the tree in the back only to find out I didn’t pedal down enough when I get ready to cross the street. Sounds awful. You certainly can shift down (or up) while climbing. But it requires a delicate touch. For me, I think of it similarly to maintenance throttle in a car. Apply just enough pressure to the pedals to keep them spinning, but not so much that you’re really putting your weight down on them. As long as the cranks are spinning and not having significant torque being applied, the downshift should be very smooth.

@snorman1951 4 жыл бұрын

If ever a gear change was needed, it would be on an uphill climb. Perhaps never is not the right word? I nominate "carefully".

@dac518 4 жыл бұрын

@@snorman1951 not carefully, but "under low amounts of torque" or reduce torque momentarily. Even if it means a sudden decrease in speed,

@samfrito 4 жыл бұрын

Makes total sense and with that I can pass that wisdom on. You can almost feel the strain the chain is under on 3-1.

@SportsShackEDM 4 жыл бұрын

RIGHT!?.. Thanks, glad it made sense. Thanks for the comment.

@dahui58 3 жыл бұрын

I've now watched about 4 videos on KZfaq about shifting and this one was easily the most informative

@richardnealbey1602 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks because this makes cycling much easier fighting heart disease. ❤️

@Cblock1985 4 жыл бұрын

This video is what I needed. Thank you sir!

@SportsShackEDM 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Thanks for the comment. :)

@anthonysciabarrasi2611 4 жыл бұрын

don’t even know why i’m watching this i have a 1x

@KandiKlover 4 жыл бұрын

True but you can always end up riding another bike for a number of reasons in the future whether buying or borrowing.

@ziting5756 4 жыл бұрын

Get a hydraulic one beo trust me its so good.

@kermit56780 4 жыл бұрын

.. it's called a fixie unless it's a flipflop #facepalm

@anthonysciabarrasi2611 4 жыл бұрын

Allen Kemmett no i have a 1x11 not single chain

@richardkaz2336 4 жыл бұрын

@@KandiKlover Nah, once you ride 1x11 or 1x12 you never ever ride anything else.

@fardinkarim 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this when I got back into cycling last summer with my new bike with index shifters coming from a grip shift bike I had 10 years ago. this helped a lot :)

@zorac91 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Finally, someone explains it in an easy way. All the other videos I've seen are basically just saying ''use the gears that feel right'' without explaining anything else. New sub here!

@jbmunchy3437 3 жыл бұрын

My brother had derailleur problems, and we couldn’t figure out why. After watching it actually makes so much sense now lol

@SportsShackEDM 3 жыл бұрын

Right! Just remember the hanger can get bent easily and throw off the alignment. Appreciate the comment. Have a great day.

@BuddhaMata 4 жыл бұрын

after 2:22 , i let out a big “OOOOOHHHHHHHH i get it now”

@Zanaze_banane 3 ай бұрын

Just started yesterday and there are so many videos explaining gears without explaining it. This vid is perfect, thank you so much!

@ChillyflakeRiadh 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching lots of vudeos about gear shifting, u made this really simpler by those combinations at the beginning of the video! Thank you.

@JC-fu3mg 4 жыл бұрын

THANKS!

@nikshaqil293 3 жыл бұрын

damn.. i never even used my left gear. i just kept it at Gear 2 and played with the other 8 gears on the right. i now know more 🤔🤔

@kevinnugent223 3 жыл бұрын

Im just getting into cycling and after the video , i plan on doing the same thing as you with the 2nd gear . Until i get comfortable and figure it out.

@nikshaqil293 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinnugent223 yes yes actually its been weeks after watching this vid and Im still not used to it. I still keep it at Gear 2 and just fiddle with the right hand one. Its just too much multi-tasking 😂

@i_amChrisJxmes 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao me too

@ivangonzales7897 2 жыл бұрын

this is by far the best explanation on how to change gears on a bike. this helps a lot. thanks! you just earned another subscriber

@A190xx 10 ай бұрын

I have just watched 2 other videos to explain this and neither covered this essential point. It was well explained and makes complete sense so thank you very much.

@OllyKilo 4 жыл бұрын

Not even any cycling in this vid and it put me in the mood to go for a cycle just watching the chain going around.

@riyaz2725142 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video for the beginners like me.. thank you for this wonderful informative video. How about if we need to climb up a hill when should we change gear? And exactly in which gear?

@SportsShackEDM 4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear... Thats a great question and is a little complicated haha. It does depend on the situation. Length of hill, steepness of hill. Typically, you would be shifting at least to 2nd gear at the front, and you would shift down to 4 to 1. If it's a long distance hill and pretty steep, you'd have to shift to first at the front. That's a good idea for a video, but I'll need help with that one. Thanks for the idea.

@tuckera1879 4 жыл бұрын

Also shift *before* the hill not *on* the hill

@DFX2KX 4 жыл бұрын

you try to make an educated guess. if you guessed wrong, and have a smaller gear left on the front, get a couple real good pumps in to get some inertia, and then drop down to 2 (or 1 if you're already on 2) while easing up on the pedaling for a bit. It's still hard on the chain and gears, but less hard on them then trying to get the rear derailur to go back UP. If you really messed up on your guess get off the bike and shift with the rear tire in the air (shift the controls, pick the bike up and give the pedal a good turn or two with the other hand, it'll shift then, repeat until you're in climbing gear)

@valeryvelez4624 4 жыл бұрын

For a 7 speed bike=21 Hill (1-1 ,1-2, 1-3) flat(2-4, 2-5) down hill(3-6, 3-7)

@valeryvelez4624 4 жыл бұрын

Change gears always on flat before hils

@alancapodanno499 2 жыл бұрын

You not only talked it, you VERY clearly showed it. Love the camera angles. Thank you

@talon1706 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I found this. Thanks for the tips. I'm waiting for my new E-bike to be delivered. I have never thought about the chain position all the years I've been riding.

@walterr6776 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why YT decided I needed to see this, but I needed to see this. Me: ok I'm at 1-7, let's go to 2-1. Now I'm at 2-7, let's shift to 3-1. I almost feel like asking my chains to forgive me for the torture I've been subjecting them to.

@Jydmd 3 жыл бұрын

And here I am with my 1x12 mountain bike

@davidw2319 3 жыл бұрын

Since you could afford a mtb with 1x12 gearing I'm pretty sure you can afford a new chain every now and then

@Miant 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidw2319 Still wasteful, though. Maybe upgrade the front sprocket.

@robchomicz7774 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been riding a bicycle for my entire life and I’m embarrassed to admit I did not know any of this! Thanks so much for the video! ✌🏼💚🤘🏼

@navim2126 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't ridden a bicycle in years, only a motorcycle really. I just got a GT bicycle and this helped a lot more of understanding how the bike works than the manual. I'm more of a visual learner. Thank you!

@JunedKhan-kt6ku 4 жыл бұрын

Best combination for normal use, front 2 and rear 4 or 5...

@jonatanlepik976 4 жыл бұрын

I think 2 front and 9 rear

@johnwick3846 4 жыл бұрын

2 front, 6 rear

@lastone032085 4 жыл бұрын

2 front, 4-6 rear is where I typically ride

@crystalsavy 3 жыл бұрын

Me: Looks behind the bike to see if the chain is perfectly straight Also me: *falls* Nice video tho! U described so well

@lorrainejames 3 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine explained this to be, but watching this video makes it so much more clearer. Thanks for making this video! 🚴🏾

@priyabalakrishnan6690 2 жыл бұрын

That's a wonderful video. I'm switching from 9 gear system (back gears only) to a dual set (3x9). More than speed, I'm looking at climbing hilly terrain. This was really helpful.

@PeaceNinja007 4 жыл бұрын

Thought I was gonna watch a video of someone double clutching and rev matching a bike.

@JaneDoe-em5zn 3 жыл бұрын

i love how this video helps me realize that there's nothing actually wrong with my bike and that i've subconsciously figured it correctly.

@Failzasaurus 3 жыл бұрын

So many videos out there on how to change gears, but this is the first video I came across that answered all my questions. Thank you!!!

@SportsShackEDM 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Thats my goal with all my videos. I appreciate the comment.

@geneh56 3 жыл бұрын

I crossed the streams on the bike I test rode and then purchased yesterday. Wish I had watched your video first. Great explanation. Thanks.

@pika2031 3 жыл бұрын

I should have just bought a cycle with no gear.

@SportsShackEDM 3 жыл бұрын

:) Having gears is great to give you options. Hope the video did help a little though.

@romangp8877 2 жыл бұрын

No gear is ineffective, boring and gives less flexibility regarding surface you cycle.

@jeygee3736 2 жыл бұрын

Get a fixed gear bike which will be unforgiving you when you encounter a hill.

@edwardprete 3 жыл бұрын

Really good information. Question however, why then are so many manufacturers now going to a 1x11 or 1x12? Are these designed any different to ensure less wear? I'd imagine it will center align on the 5-6 gear?

@SportsShackEDM 3 жыл бұрын

Great question. Yes some bikes are coming with the 1x system. You're right, they are more aligned, i'd say more with 8 to 11. With a 1x system, since there is only one chainring, the chain doesn't have to accommodate those changes at the front. Also the chainring in the front has deep teeth to help keep the chain on. The rear derailleur also has a more solid base to prevent the chain from jumping off the front. With only one chain ring, you won't need to use 1-3 as often, only when you are going up steep hills. Nothing really helps with wear, especially if your stuck on one gear most of the time. To help teeth wear though, if you replace the chain before it gets too stretched, you won't have to replace the teeth. Eventually you will have to though. Luckily, chains aren't too expensive, to make your gears last longer. These bikes are made more for mountain biking, not really for speed. But then again, electric bikes are coming more popular. Also more expensive. Overall, I like the fact that, less parts, less problems. No Left shifter, and no front derailleur. Thanks for the question and the comment. Really appreciate it.

@luketimmins2170 2 жыл бұрын

That has helped a lot thank you. Been wondering about this for a good few years but never got the answer I was looking for till now. All I wanted to know was what numbers I should he on and you explained it well, thank you.

@dcheard2 3 жыл бұрын

glad i ran into this. i just got back into riding a bike after 20 years or so. just got a new bike a few weeks ago and was wondering why my chain was scrubbing my front derailer.. thought it was a defect but now i know. makes so much sense now.

@petertaranscorsese2900 5 жыл бұрын

Very well explained video - thanks. Should you always continue to pedal while you are changing gear and is it ok to change gear while you are stationary e.g. at Traffic Lights - Thanks - Peter

@SportsShackEDM 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, you should always be peddling while changing gears. And if you do change gears while stationary, pedal very lightly, with very little pressure(force) while it changes to set gear. But really you should be shifting to the gear before coming to that stop. Thanks for the question.

@petertaranscorsese2900 5 жыл бұрын

Sports Shack - Many Thanks:- )

@dez6345 4 жыл бұрын

Instructions unclear, i now have a 1x

@SportsShackEDM 4 жыл бұрын

On a 1x, you have nothing to worry about. Just remember der. hangers can be bent, and it could throw off the shifting. Essentially that's all you should worry about.