"Anticipate the road ahead and shift gears before a hill, just like you would in a manual-transmission car," says Thompson. ![]() ![]() "If pedaling feels way too easy, switch to a higher gear-the 3 on the left side combined with 4 to 7 on the right-to help you go faster." For everyday flat-road riding, she recommends sticking with the middle gear (the 2) on your left-side shifter and using the full range of gears on your right to fine-tune. "If you're climbing a steep hill, opt for lower gears-the 1 on the left side combined with 1 to 4 on the right," says Joanne Thompson, owner and manager of Bike Station Aptos in Aptos, California.
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