How & When To Change Gear On Your Bike | Beginner Cycling Tips

Gears. They may seem complicated at first, but use them properly and you'll really notice the difference. There are many skills to be learnt in changing gears that could have a great benefit to your riding and your bike. Mark and Heather are here to explain!

Gears. They may seem complicated at first, but use them properly and you'll really notice the difference. There are many skills to be learnt in changing gears such as avoid crossing your chain, cadence and pre-empting.

Sounds simple and could be a great benefit to your riding and your bike! Mark and Heather are here to explain!

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[WaterMeA-biscuit]

Finally a video where people are actually riding the bike and showing you the examples rather than just telling you about it with the bike in their garage.

[Johnjwalt]

I wish I'd watched this three or four hundred miles ago.

[Ezinma]

I feel like I needed to start from a more basic place.

[tanmayvankalas]

Great insights. Just got a MTB this week and by watching this video i could spot so many mistakes i made in the past 3 days especially with Gear changes on uphill and down hill. Thanks for this video.

[jhun]

Both of you never really teach or show how and when to change gear.the question is what gear to use when your are on flat surface and you want to sprint faster.what gear are you using when your are climbing or uphill.what gear are you using when you are on a downhill slope.what gear are you using when you on a downhill zigzag road.

[Enquiringmind]

All theory, no vision. Why don't they actually show how it works on the wheels. Also how it works on the handlebars?

[BluestofFalcons]

Lol to be able to have an entire conversation while speeding uphill. They’re not even sweating lol. #goals

[DjErikAnthony_]

This definitely helps, looking forward to using this information on the road 🙌🏽 thank you.

[riteshmahashabde]

By far the best practical guide on the topic ! Thanks a lot

[Annapoorni_Arulanandan]

I stumbled upon your channel recently and I have been binge watching all your videos!!!!
As a newbie triathlete this was immensely
Keep up the great work GTN ♥️♥️♥️

[rebeccamuehl]

Newbie to riding the right way..efficient and effective. Thanks for info as I am trying to understand gears and shifting and how snd when etc.

[nickyhomer]

What a brilliant video. Well presented. I’ll give it a go tomorrow 😁

[brucepal]

All very good advice, and I'm glad as a novice that I was instinctively slightly reducing pressure when I was changing gears. I noticed immediately that this was the best way to ensure a smooth shift.

[elthpiano]

I’ve literally been crosschaining so much

[bigflat]

Just started cycling relevant piece for me, really enjoying good comfortable trips, it’s cool

[lanakorvin]

Thank you so much, this is so logical what you say !!

[velocitymg]

Mark, Heather, no need to own two full on TT bikes, you should stick with the P5X’s, and I’d be happy too look after one of these speedmax’s for you. So jealous of you on these great bikes. Awesome video too, thanks guys

[duncanwalk]

This really helped me understand gear shifting. I'm a 21 year old just starting his to learn to ride. Thank you!

[gtn]

Are you guilty of some of these out on your rides? Let us know!

[NicholasWoodley]

Loved the video. I've had much better wear from my bike since following your channel. My hill climbing has improved too. Going to take some do these tips and put them into practice.