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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-20-14, 07:19 PM

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Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

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Posted By Bandera

For efficiency the steps should be as tight as...

For efficiency the steps should be as tight as possible within the Lowest & Highest Ranges required, it does matter.

Simple: Set the Low needed for climbing the toughest ascent in your area w/o...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-07-14, 09:08 AM

Replies: 98

Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

Views: 6,596

Posted By Bandera

I required a lower bottom gear suitable to my...

I required a lower bottom gear suitable to my advanced age to enjoy riding my old Vitus in the Hill Country.
Converting to a 10 cog set-up gave me that low and a tight range as well, nice.
$ well...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-07-14, 08:36 AM

Replies: 98

Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

Views: 6,596

Posted By Bandera

The total "number of gears" isn't the issue, the...

The total "number of gears" isn't the issue, the Range of gearing is.
The answer is both "it depends" and "it changes".

A cyclist requires a Low range "bottom" gear that allows climbing the worst...

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