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Do Cyclists Really Need 18 Or More Gears On A Bike?
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Wouldn't 5 gears be enough for pootering about town?
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If it's nice and flat, then 5 gears would be enough. If there are some steep slopes to negotiate, then the extra gears do come in handy. You've also got to remember that it takes the stress off the pedals/crank/gears, if you've got more to select from (Especially if you're going uphill).
If it's nice and flat, then 5 gears would be enough. If there are some steep slopes to negotiate, then the extra gears do come in handy. You've also got to remember that it takes the stress off the pedals/crank/gears, if you've got more to select from (Especially if you're going uphill).
When I was a kid, and cycling on roads was feasible, I used to find gears less useful then hoped. Sure you could change down to be able to move the pedals at all going uphill, but then one's legs were circling faster than any reasonable person would want them. Best to get off and push. And eventually realise this was a major flaw; always better to walk shorter distances, and drive longer ones. If one needs exercise, enrol at the gym, or join a sports team, or something.
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