Bike Gears: 8 Things You Need To Know | Cycling Weekly

[@georgevavoulis4758]

One of the best videos ,straight to the point ,no loud music ,no theatrical drama like so many other so called "experts" on KZbin

[@phantomracer1050]

The general rule is, no matter how many gears you currently have, you always need one more!

[@markportmess6625]

unless you’re riding fixed

[@S.Prestage]

N+1

[@Bluesman2509]

True!

[@vincewhite5087]

N+ 1

[@PRH123]

I’m OK with just one gear most days…

[@kevinc1315]

Good basic info. You should have mentioned the reason for the speed designation on chains (10, 11, 12 speed chains) and how you have to match the chain to your gear setup. You should have also mentioned that most rear derailleurs will only support a 30 tooth cog maximum without having to add an extension hanger.

[@Gabe_A]

Feeling lucky I found this video today. Excellent content! I’m on my way to better riding experience on my bike. Thank you!

[@roymendez6615]

Just found this video 👍thank you so much for the great info, I’m still a new rider and that helps explain some of my riding problems

[@Bxf_edits]

It's been a long time since I got my first MTB, this video helped me so much, Thanks!!

[@nosc0pe]

Is double shifting okay? Where u shift front with back simultaneously

[@TheKarenjh]

This was perfect. Thank you.

[@cyclingweekly]

No problem! We also have lots of other helpful explainer & beginner content on the channel

[@JDDD33]

great video ! quick question.. I have a Giant Roam 2 with a HG200 (9sp 11-36t cassette)... Question.. Can the very last 11tooth cog (on a shimano) be replaced with a 10tooth cog ? I like the gearing of all other gears, however would prefer the final be a 10tooth instead of 11. Need more top speed on the flats !

[@veloconfort]

Great video for beginners! Detailed, clear, efficient, perfect!

[@shan_420]

3:05 the gear ratio is inversely defined I think. Should be charinring size/tooth / spocket size

[@1-Random-Subscriber]

when you are new to cycling world, everyone who is potty trained seems to have an openion... I know by common logic that smaller in front and larger in rear would increase cadence and decrease effort... so uphill needs that... and downhill needs larger plate in front and smaller in rear... Which makes the middle ring obviously for the flat surfaces with obviously as little bit of wiggle room once i get used to this process... I landed up buying a 27 speed mountain bike and then exploded the openion bomb from everywhere... people have such varied opinions that they can overwhelm your logical brain... I obviously came to youtube to listen to some experts... but surprisingly, there are no videos that clarify this obvious dilema... Thanks for this video, now I show this to everyone who challenges my logic! LIked and Subscribed... Keep up the good work!

[@jaspreetsidhu5708]

Not necessarily that simple but somewhat right. Cadence will generally stay the same. But the chain line changes. Using a 53-36 i spend most of my time mid cassette on an 11-34. Spinning with a 48 upfront results in me spending most of my time in the 15 and 13 tooth. Bigger ring upfront increases efficiency it's noticeable.

[@AdamKietLy]

Excellent video! Thank you so much and keep up the great work.

[@trevorstickler3808]

Do I need a certain type of rear derailer for each type of bike, I have a Cannondale model Adventure 400 road bike

[@BUXTON1]

I have a probably silly question. Do you Need to adjust your Rear derailleur if you change your casette? Lets say i go from a 11-32 to a 11-30 or 11-28 on a ultegra groupset 11 speed

[@TheSuperi9]

11-32 to 11-30 you simply need to adjust the length of the chain

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

I think another tip is when to shift, i.e. you should shift when you aren't putting load on the pedals right? So it's best to shift when the pedal is between the 10 & 2 position? That way you aren't really putting any pressure on the drivetrain, I think? From a standstill on flat ground would you be in the lowest gear, just like in a car or can you be in the second or third lowest gear?

[@sunilvaidya8747]

is it safe to use a gear cycle in the monsoon ?

[@ME0423]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@marinesr7]

Great video and explanation. Thank you for considering this kind of topics for a not so expert rider. 👍🏻😉

[@mrmshifan]

Hi, Can a bike have just front gear only? Just chain rings?

[@NickMaovich]

Why do you say dividing sprocket by chainring, when your calculations are chainring by sprocket? Higher gear ratio = higher speed = harder to pedal

[@Toma2843]

i was just going to ask the same..

[@jamshidbayan8381]

Great one! I was looking for it

[@baharezo]

hi, I wonder how important is it to have coprime in b/w the front and rear gear, and how much tolerance (common divisor) is reasonable to have?

[@timdougherty89]

Maybe someone can help. I bought a bicycle and I have two kids that I haul around. When hauling the kids should I stay in low gear at all times?

[@NightOwlGames]

i see 2 bikes im interested in the expencive one has 14 gears and old brakes the cheaper one has 21 gears and disc breaks. im confused which is best?

[@AkanbiWisdom]

The cheaper one will be the best because disk breaks are the strongest form of brakes

[@wakeawaken430]

That's chainring : cog, to find gear ratio, and off course wheel size matter for gear inches

[@tyler.yesyesyes]

if im on the 8 speed should it be on the wide at the top or low bottom

[@puneetmalhotra3287]

Wanna understand technically the mean of “Shimano 105’ vs other shimano gears, could u help?

[@maggiebest08]

Completely satisfied.

[@vossi6303]

Must have been said but.. It's chainring / sprocket instead of the other way around. Odd to make such a good vid and miss out on that.

[@alwaysandforever5935]

Hi guys, it might be irrelevant to this video, but can I get some advice from you all, I tried using degreaser on my chains to remove stains and try scrubbing it off but there are still some stuck on it. I tried using soap to finish up my cleaning process and its still there, Any advice please? Thanks in advance:)

[@marydavis2237]

You need a solvent to rid the chain of all grease and muck. Petrol/white spirit will do the job, but you will need to dry it completely before applying your fresh lubricant. The best way is to remove the chain and soak in solvent, then get a tooth brush to give it a complete going over. Dry over night , then apply your chosen lubricant.

[@kmkm2435]

3:02 Back to front

[@One_Swell_Sailor]

Still a good video thanks for the post

[@cindygosa2997]

Its good cyclists are informed how to repair some simple bike issues

[@bobbystafford8753]

What year is this bike?

[@ninacampbell4575]

No one ever says what the number on the shifter correlates to. Like is 1 on the crank the big cog or a small cog? Same with the cassette. Is 7 the largest cog or the smallest cog?

[@tanmayrayate9945]

Love from india ❤️ Make video on hybrid bike

[@cyclingweekly]

Tune in next week for our video on Hybrid Bikes vs Road Bikes

[@jfchabot]

9th thing to know: The lost art of trimming your gears to avoid cage rub.

[@Tchairdjian]

Perfect when one uses di2

[@AllIsWellaus]

It was briefly mentioned.

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

Dick Tchairdjian Not 100% accurate as you still have to watch out for the rear derailleur to be perfectly straight and also the chain line as well, it is a hell lot better than cables though.

[@ericmartin8859]

Rather than adjusting the upper and lower limit screws, turning the barrel adjuster is safer and more likely to improve shifting problems related to the indexing.

[@SharonPiano8]

First, check that the cable is not too loose before changing the limit screws.

[@GeekonaBike]

I run 2. Forward & Reverse, It makes trackstanding dead simple

[@karlailin]

Thank you

[@minamiankit7334]

this is alot helpfull thanks

[@bronxcheer1484]

Free chainrings?

[@AshNewCyclistEdwards]

Spocket size . . . 🤔

[@Rob9mm]

Why do the specs almost never tell you how many gears are in a cassette?

[@justinw947]

Dividing the sprocket size by the chainring size? 11 tooth sprocket divided by 50 tooth chainring is not 4.55 its .22, probably want to fix this

[@nurshaheedflorenz-ku8ig]

How about the 7 speed sir it is enough to climb the highest mountains

[@weldonyoung1013]

Why lub your chain from the top. How about applying oil to the inside loop of the chain just in front of the rear derailleur lower jockey wheel. I guess half-step gearing went out long ago, likely when freewheels, now freehubs, gain more than 6 cogs. Yes freehubs are a true modern advantage, they move the weight loaded bearing closer to the frame. Ok, I've got a 33-speed bike, but due to cross chaining can only use about 21. Why do we still talk speeds, shouldn't we be talking cog count & number of chain rings. Or in place of number of chainrings: granny gears (and the tooth count can go down to 24 for truly impressive hills); dual chainring; and, standard single. Plus, these are all moving part subject to wear. You'll need more info about when a chain has worn & contributes to gear wear (personally I like 0.5% chain wear to indicate replacement). And there is also that cog count again, because that is how you'll determine what new chain to get. Get one designed for you're cog count. Form there you'll have to decide what model to get, I suggest asking bicycle shop staff.

[@tonyjones9442]

Hub gears?

[@pete1927]

Are you supposed to pedal downhill? Lol. Slick informative video without any over zealous excitement!

[@attybong]

i often see pros cross-chain .. why? is it because they don't have to spend anything for their gears?

[@davidcawthorne7115]

Or even 30 tooth front inner chain ring with 36 tooth rear sprocket giving 0.833 ratio. You say 34/34 or 1.0 is "optimal " for hill climbing. Not so for this 61 living near Peak District in hilly Barnsley. Always handy to have a sub 1.0 gear ratio. 🙃🌈 ❤ Plus if you like hill climbing you still need to come downhill so need a good high gear at least above 4. So more about having a good range of gear ratios so 0.833 to 4 plus.

[@aaronzulaski4234]

My bike is a guardian, 7 speed microshifter

[@michaelmartin4383]

The most important gear on your bike is the rear wheel, but none of these geniuses ever take wheel size into consideration when calculating the gear ratios. This goes to show they are not really into bikes, but just trying to sell stuff.

[@ap5194]

If your gears are suddenly falling off the ends of your cassette you've bent your rear gear hanger my friend. Bend it back and all is well

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

i'm glad that i only have a rear derailleur, cause this seems confusing af.

[@NickMaovich]

What cassette and how much of a front chainring, if I may ask? I have ordered a bike with 44T chainring and 11-42T cassette, wondering if it will be enough for me :)

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

Nick Chebykin CASSETTE: DNP 11-28t cassette CHAIN: KMC z50 7 speed

[@aajohnsoutube]

10th - how big are your wheels 11th - how powerful / how heavy are you?

[@Bilbo736]

So on a 11-34 cassette with a 50/34 crankset you would have a 1/1 and a 11/50 ratio... yepp seems right to me (edit cause 🤦‍♂️)

[@DrunkieCat]

11/50 tooth

[@Bilbo736]

@@DrunkieCat fair enough

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

I see gears of wars I click it.... Shoot wrong channel ;o)

[@leonosbo]

This bike was really easy to assemble kzbin.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.

[@sophiescyclingandwalkingch4294]

I was taught not to clamp the frame????? Have things changed.

[@davidcawthorne7115]

Not sure who this video is aimed at bit it is likely to confuse folk. I would say.

[@dhanjithlal]

❤️❤️

[@cindygosa2997]

Its xool knowing how to build a bike

[@bertusbob]

👍👍👍

[@gkniffen]

"Disoriententating?" 🤔

[@EL-gu8fv]

I've been riding for 5 years and just found trial and error..none of this made sense to me. A simple table with gears and conditions would have sufficed

[@pyroromancer]

i came here because i want to go so fast i cant brake in time before being flipped over the hood of a california roll driver's car whats a california roll? its a sushi dish its also the term the California DMV has for drivers that roll past stop signs and pedestrian crossing lanes at traffic lights without coming to a complete stop. California has some excellent cycling infrastructure. Long straight beach/coast lanes and endless inland routes that parallel the concrwte river/flood infrastructure. but damn California has some cheeky auto drivers.

[@wasupwitdat1mofiki94]

The number 1 and most important thing to know about gears is SRAM Sucks. Stay away.

[@huroncyclist]

Yeahbsolutely!! SRAM sucks!! The worst gear shifters ever.

[@NickMaovich]

why tho?

[@jacklauren9359]

huroncyclist are you talking about etap, apex? Why is it shit? So i guess shimano is the way to go aye?

[@THX-wc2jo]

Avoid cross-chaining! Guilty! Oops....

[@HumaneNewt]

Guy looks like the AliExpress version of Oliver bridgewood..

[@guidospanoghe8896]

Another " Cycling for Dummies"-video! When will the content for cyclists be back? I' m having deprivationsymptoms since several weeks now.

[@kampkrieger]

this vid teaches me about nothing

[@MattScottMusic]

A bit unhelpful. Everything for the first five minutes was pretty obvious, but you failed to explain what a 52 34 or 55 96 or a 23 75 meant, which is pretty much all anyone who doesn’t know needs to know. The rest we can work out for ourselves, thanks. I will find out, I am sure, but no thanks to you. And please remember this the next time you need to know some important info from someone.

[@SolarizeYourLife]

Lier it is NOT a 20 speed bike... It is a 20 gear ratio bike but only has 11 speeds... because you are repeating the same gear ratio multiple times!!!

[@Bigdaddy231]

It’s not 20 ratios if the ratios are duplicated.

[@Mwoo92]

This is like gibberish to me. Genuinely don't understand half the words he's saying.

[@Joe-rk1bb]

I didn't understand a word from you . I wish I could bann chanels like this from KZbin.

[@amjan]

Dude can't even pronounce derailler properly!

[@hosseinmaleknia6576]

Not helping at all