Tha's why he's asking a question. Nice job on the the insightful response.
Originally Posted by
Captain Blight
Sorry to be harsh, but the problem is that you don't know what you're doing and don't understand your equipment.
OP, there are some good tips here,
http://www.intownbicycles.com/how-to...bicycles-gears.
Don't quit out of embarrassment. Everyone started at the beginning despite their attitudes. Just keep plugging away, reading, and asking questions until you figure it out. A year from now you'll either look back and laugh and be riding your a$% off. Or you'll look back with no skills and wonder why you quit cuz you would have been 'there' if you hadn't
