Shifting 3 speed igh
03-31-23, 03:16 PM
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Shifting 3 speed igh
I have a three speed cruiser comming and am not sure how to shift it. I thought I was suppose to coast to shift. People have told me I can pedal while shifting. Some people say pedal lightly. I have never owned a three speed, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping this will be my grocery/inclimate weather bike.
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Originally Posted by baldilocks
I have a three speed cruiser comming and am not sure how to shift it. I thought I was suppose to coast to shift. People have told me I can pedal while shifting. Some people say pedal lightly. I have never owned a three speed, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping this will be my grocery/inclimate weather bike.
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Originally Posted by baldilocks
I have a three speed cruiser comming and am not sure how to shift it. I thought I was suppose to coast to shift. People have told me I can pedal while shifting. Some people say pedal lightly. I have never owned a three speed, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping this will be my grocery/inclimate weather bike.
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04-01-23, 12:32 PM
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Thanks for all the info. I took it on a very brief ride in the rain. The coaster brakes will take some getting used to.
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Originally Posted by baldilocks
The coaster brakes will take some getting used to.
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