How to use your gears efficiently

We’ve got bicycle gears explained in this simple guide. Find out how to change gears on a bike and learn to use your gears efficiently, as it’s one of the simplest was to make your ride better, faster and more comfortable.

What bike gear should I be in?

LOW GEAR - Great For Climbing

This is a great gear for climbing. Switch down to this gear combination as you approach the climb.You'll be able to climb the hill slowly and steadily with less effort. Front gear = Small chainringBack gear = The largest sprockets 

MIDDLE GEAR - Great For Everyday Terrain

Learn how to set up your middle gear, with the middle chainring on triple and the middle sprockets at the rear.Front gear = Small chainring on double/compact= Middle chainring on tripleBack gear = The middle sprocketsThe medium gear is perfect for flat or undulating terrain.

HIGH GEAR - Great For Descending

Learn how to set up your high gear, with the big chainring at the front and small sprocket at the rear.Front gear = Big chainringBack gear = Smallest sprockets A high gear is perfect for descending.You will also want to get into a high gear for accelerating.In a high gear, you travel a long way for each turn of the pedal.

Which bike gears should I avoid?

Avoid using the following combinations of cycle gears, as they will cause your chain stretch and wear your chain out quickly:AVOID This Combination Of GearsIt may cause your chain to slip, not shift properly, and will stretch and damage the bike chain over time.Front gear = smallest chainring Back gear = smallest sprocket

AVOID This Combination Of GearsIt may cause your chain to slip, not shift properly, and will stretch and damage the bike chain over time.Front gear = biggest chainring, Back gear = biggest sprocket

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