Trek Silque SL 2015 Womens Road Bike Reviewed The left shifter controls the front derailleur, and thus the chainrings. From Tiagra onwards, to change into a larger chainring, adding more resistance, you press in with the biggest lever. When you want to make is easier to pedal, you c...
The sprockets that are closer to the middle of the bike (small front, large rear) give the lower gears. The outer sprockets (large front, small rear) give higher gears. Try to avoid the gears that make the chain cross over at an extreme angle. These "criss-cross" gears are bad for ...
You can change the gears on your road bike when riding on the hoods (this is when your hands are on the top of the shifters and will be your most-used position on the bike) or from the drops. We have a more in-depth look at exactly how your gears work, which is well worth ref...
Learning to ride a motorcycle can be a challenging endeavor. You have to learn how to start, steer, and handle your bike safely. But without a doubt, the most difficult aspect is learning how to shift gears. With that in mind, here’s everything you need
When to Shift Gears There is no mathematical equation for optimum shift points. Revving high is not required for most road riding conditions, and should generally be avoided, as should shifting so early that the engine can't produce enough power for adequate acceleration. Typically, the sweet sp...
This is also known as indexing your gears. If the gears on your bike are indexed properly, each single click of the shifter will cause a single shift up or down the gears, front or rear. In this step-by-step guide, we explain how to index your front and rear derailleurs by adjusting...
Shift the bike through all gears to check for noise and ease of shifting. Repeat the process of loosening the barrel adjuster and tightening or loosening the cable as necessary to achieve the level of tension desired. Grip Shifter Remove the cover on the grip handle to expose the end of the...
Shift the bike through all gears to check for noise and ease of shifting. Repeat the process of loosening the barrel adjuster and tightening or loosening the cable as necessary to achieve the level of tension desired. Grip Shifter Remove the cover on the grip handle to expose the end of the...
Every Trek road bike comes with a carefully selected combination of parts (the crank, gears, chain, and derailleur) that are more widely known as a drivetrain. Just like bike frames, drivetrains come in a variety of levels. Each road bike’s name includes a number that indicates the level...
Now that you feel confident about braking, it’s time to start your bike and learn the controls. Shifting gears is what terrifies most new riders the most, but the reality is, learning how to shift is much easier than you think. Motorcycles usually have five gears; the first gear is ...