Gearing
06-19-13, 10:50 PM
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Gearing
Will someone please help me understand shifting and when I should do it
07-01-13, 09:36 PM
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It's like in a car. You start out in a low/easy gear to get going or make it up a hill, but your engine/you is revving like crazy, moving very fast. Shift to the next gear and you can maintain your speed with fewer revolutions per minute. Repeat.
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Your legs will tell you when to shift; if your legs start to feel like they're moving lead weights, shift down a gear. If they feel like they're spinning out of control and you're not getting anywhere, shift up a gear. In between is what is considered a "comfortable cadence".
