The key thing with shifting gears is anticipation. Look ahead and try to predict how your speed will change and how you are likely to need to change gears. As you come to a tight corner, anticipate that you will need to slow down and shift into a lower gear so you can accelerate out...
I bought the bike about 2 years ago, for about a month there were no problems but then the gears started having problems. The gears would not switch properly, the gears would make noises, and they would not be in sync with the handle setting. Today I was riding the bike and I h...
Shifting Shimano Gears Currently, Shimano is the most popular groupset choice among bike manufacturers. The component giants have a range of offerings, in ascending order of efficiency (and cost), mechanical groupsets include: Shimano Claris, Shimano Sora, Shimano Tiagra, Shimano 105, Shimano ...
The Helix Race cassette consists of two parts, with ten robust steel sprockets in the higher gears (9-36 T) and two lightweight aluminium sprockets in the lower range (43-52 T). This means that in case of damage or excessive wear, you can replace just one part of the cassette. E*th...
Are your gears shifting smooth and silently? If they are not clicking into place properly you might need to make adjustments to the cable tension, or possibly have your cables and housing replaced. Brakes Is your bike stopping properly? If you have brake pads, take a look at them to see ...
Shifting gears shouldn’t be a puzzle. The 3×9 drivetrain on the Crosstrail Sport Disc is here to make it simple. Whether you’re cruising in the city or exploring off-road, this setup has got you covered. It’s like finding the right gear without any fuss, thanks to the MicroSHIFT ...
You may also notice that, you will run out of gears more quickly. Now last but not the least the geometry of the two bikes. There are quite a lot of similarities in geometry of the two bikes such as the chain-stay length, the angles of the seat and head tubes and other geometric ...
Aside from the fact that it gives you a good range of gears to choose from, the shifter is a good quality Shimano em fire shifter, which should last you a long time if you take proper care of it. The Raleigh Cadent is a great bike if you are looking for a hybrid that includes ...
If you are wondering for which bike types and shifting systems our chains are suitable, there is a simple answer: for all. No matter which bike you ride, with a chain from Connex you are perfectly positioned. No matter if you are riding with or without electric boost. Which rear derailleu...
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