Q. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF RIDING A GEARED CYCLE?

A. Gearing provides riders with the ability to conquer steep terrain, as well as pedal up hills more efficiently and conserves energy over long rides. They also offer more speed and precision in cornering, allowing riders to shift and remain in their preferred gears while making tight turns.

Q. ARE GEARED CYCLES SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS?

A. Gear bicycles can help new riders maintain an appropriate speed and can make it easier to maintain an even pedal cadence, but they are often more difficult to learn how to use than single-speed cycles. As such, geared cycles may not be the ideal choice for novice riders.

Q. WHAT TYPE OF TERRAIN IS BEST SUITED TO GEARED CYCLES?

A. Gear cycles provide riders with more options in different types of terrain and can help riders adjust their speed and output on long, flat sections as well as hills. Gearing is best suited for varied terrain, allowing riders to make smooth transitions from one gear to another.

Q. HOW DO GEARED CYCLES WORK?

A. Gear bicycles have a chain that connects the pedals to the rear wheel through a set of sprockets. The sprockets come in different sizes and are arranged in a cassette, freewheel or internal hub, and a derailleur system moves the chain from one sprocket to another.