Tea? (Part 2)

[classic33]

How do I do that or don't do that as the case may be?

Its done when using the largest or smallest at the same time, on the front & rear. Largest chainwheel and largest on the freewheel for example.

 

[welsh dragon]

So. If I'm in the highest ring I should try to avoid using the highest gear? And if on the lowest ring avoid the lowest gear?

 

[classic33]

So. If I'm in the highest ring I should try to avoid using the highest gear? And if on the lowest ring avoid the lowest gear?

If on the outer chainring avoid using the inner on the rear. If on the inner chainring avoid using the outer on the rear.

 

[welsh dragon]

If on the outer chainring avoid using the inner on the rear. If on the inner chainring avoid using the outer on the rear.

Ah. Got It.

 

[classic33]

She's back, don't mention the outside toilet!

 

[classic33]

Ah. Got It.

I don't want!

 

[classic33]

Ah. Got It.

Can lead to an undignified parting of the way with the bike. As well as increasing wear & tear.

 

[welsh dragon]

Can lead to an undignified parting of the way with the bike. As well as increasing wear & tear.

So let me get this right. If I am using the middle ring and I'm in the highest gear, I should not shift up Into the highest ring. I should change to a lower gear, then change to the highest ring. Is that right?

 

[172traindriver]

Good Afternoon

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

So let me get this right. If I am using the middle ring and I'm in the highest gear, I should not shift up Into the highest ring. I should change to a lower gear, then change to the highest ring. Is that right?

Doesn't sound right. What Classic means is the largest size rings not the highest geared. So if you were in the highest gear (big ring) at the front you wouldn't use the lowest geared (largest size) sprocket on the back and if on the lowest gear (small ring) at the front you shouldn't use the highest (smallest sprockets) at the rear.

 

[172traindriver]

Morgen, meine Damen und Herren

 

[172traindriver]

Morning everyone, I was up at 5am to get to Abertawe for 8.30 this morning. I've now got my little travel kettle out so I can have a cup of tea..

Hello Mikey

 

[172traindriver]

Doesn't sound right. What Classic means is the largest size rings not the highest geared. So if you were in the highest gear (big ring) at the front you wouldn't use the lowest geared (largest size) sprocket on the back and if on the lowest gear (small ring) at the front you shouldn't use the highest (smallest sprockets) at the rear.

Correct, avoid excessive cross chain gear selection. In the ideal world you try to keep the chain as straight as possible.

 

[172traindriver]

Bit far to travel when nature calls! Nice to see you have pre-planned though.

 

[172traindriver]

I am sailing, I am sailing

So said Mr Stewart