How To Change Gear Like A Pro | GCN's Pro Tips

Nobody likes clunky gear changes when you're out riding your bike. That crunching noise when your chain gets caught between sprockets as you grind to an over geared halt strikes fear into the heart of even the most experienced riders. Fortunately, Conor's on hand to talk you through the subtleties of shifting to make sure you're getting the most out of your gears.

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[gcn]

Have you ever dropped your chain at a crucial moment?

[LUCYDIAMONDBOXER]

I've heard when cycling that frame Connor can wave to passangers on the top deck of a double decker.

[durianriders]

Never knew Pinarello made a 86cm frameset.

[ridewithgae]

Never dropped the chain at crucial moment but I think that all cyclists know the pain of crunching noise

[wazzup]

I try to make a habit of going up (or down) 2 cogs on the cassette when I change chainrings. 1 click right, 2 clicks left. That sorta keeps the gearing the same (almost) but opens up a whole new window of shifting when needed.

[tupolev]

I think GCN should switch to electric scooters for filming. Must be nicer for the presenters, and you don't deal with the engine noise being picked up by the mic.

[janetw]

Thanks GCN/Conor for your quick and easy tip on how to test if your chain needs replacing!

[kaak]

I love your moped that is so loud that I can't distingish its motor from the wrong chain shift!

[harunW]

That‘s probably the biggest frame I‘ve ever seen

[LUCYDIAMONDBOXER]

Rumour has it the air gets thinner when Connor is sat on his frame. 😂

[JektorII]

the first thing metioned should've been to reduce power while shifting. your components will thank you.

[KenSmith-bvsi]

Hey Conor, Ken here . Awesome tips and video . I have a Sram Force and it does stop me from going into the wrong gear . I have it set on "compensating" which switches up or down two gears depending on which front ring I shift to, seriously it's cool .

[db]

When he talks I always learn something new, even though it sounds like he is talking to newbies 👍. I like that pinch the chain trick on the big ring to test wear...I have a tool for it but always like to hear new stuff

[TriCoachBjorn]

Keep them clean and service regularly. 👍

[markdee]

Much appreciated! You’re on my favorite bike!

[keithandrews]

Changing gears back in my time (61 years old) was much more taxing with a greater learning curve. Of course the other factor was a chain lasted a good deal longer as the chain had more meat. Ah the trade offs.

[_clemens_]

This should have included using the intermediate gear at the front derailleur...many people don't know that on mechanical gearing the lower gear at the front the derailleur can be in two positions, depending on where the rear gear is set to you need to change the position so the chain doesn't rub on the front derailleur.

[reacher]

This channel is bril. Great advice for me as a biginer 👍

[gonetoearth]

Nice video Connor! Tell us how the pros ride out of the saddle and then sit down with the perfect cadence and speed without effort...besides practice! Looks totally smooth...is it shifting while out of the saddle with less torque prior to sitting down? thanks!

[bambamx]

The motorcycle seemed exceptionally loud in this particular video