Originally Posted by
John E
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Even if your derailleurs permit loaded shifting, it is always best to turn the cranks gently while changing gears.
I'm not sure what you mean here. Of course I don't try to ram the gears the way one would with a race car. I try to shift smoothly and within the gear's speed range. That seems to work on all other bikes except this one. Do mean to actually pause in the shift to unload the gears?