Originally Posted by DavePowers
I have been riding for about a year. I ride a trek 1000. I am wanting to learn more about shifting gears and what order. I have 3 ring in front and 8 in back. What I am wanting to know is when is it better to down shift to the middle ring and and higher back gear than to ride in the big gear in front and small lowest in back, then shift to the middle ring and run the gears all the way back to the highest gear?
Dave
All the rear gears are safe on the middle front chainring. You should avoid the big rear gears when on the small front, and the small rear gears when on the big front.
The easiest way to do that is to stay on the middle the bulk of your time. Shift to the small front if you need something easier, and to the big rear if you're spun out.