hey
So I have a 21-gear mountain bike that I use recreationally. I plan to ride about 8 miles a day in the morning around my city to get some exercise in. I haven't ridden a bike since about 10 years ago on my kids bike, which had a fixed gear.
So the left handle is in charge of 3 gears (L, M, H). And the right handle has 7 gears. Can I just be lazy and keep the right handle on the 4th gear every time (since 4 is the middle number of 7)? And is it important to shift to a low gear when going uphill, or can I keep that on medium also?
Answer
The gear you need will depend on many things. Your fitness level, the terrain, and the wind direction. There is no rule about what gear to be in. Just ride with a cadence of 75-95 rpm. If you try mashing the pedals in a big gear, that may lead to knee strain. If you're spinning at 150 rpm in a low gear, you'll be getting nowhere fast.
The gear you need will depend on many things. Your fitness level, the terrain, and the wind direction. There is no rule about what gear to be in. Just ride with a cadence of 75-95 rpm. If you try mashing the pedals in a big gear, that may lead to knee strain. If you're spinning at 150 rpm in a low gear, you'll be getting nowhere fast.
Suggestions for a CHEAP hybrid bike?
Jenny
I haven't ridden a bike since I was a kid but I want to start riding a bike to get in shape. What are some suggestions for a good, but cheap Hybrid bike from Wal-mart or Target? I want to be able to ride on the gravel trails around here, but not off-road, so I don't want a mountain bike. Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
Answer
For riding on gravel trails, the hybrid bike is a good choice. It's got bigger wheels like a road bike and a more upright position. It also has mountain bike style gearing in case you run into hills. I own a hybrid for just that purpose and it works very well.
Don't go to WalMart or Target. The bikes they sell are one size fits all, are heavy, don't work very well, and don't last very long. Your local bike shop will have bikes at the low end of the price range, probably starting around $250 to $350. Brands don't matter. Bikes that cost the same are usually built the same and have the same components. Unlike the WalMart, a bike shop will have bikes that fit you. They know how to properly assemble them. You will be much more comfortable and much safer.
Above all, save enough money for a helmet. Don't put your butt on the seat without a helmet on your head.
HTH
For riding on gravel trails, the hybrid bike is a good choice. It's got bigger wheels like a road bike and a more upright position. It also has mountain bike style gearing in case you run into hills. I own a hybrid for just that purpose and it works very well.
Don't go to WalMart or Target. The bikes they sell are one size fits all, are heavy, don't work very well, and don't last very long. Your local bike shop will have bikes at the low end of the price range, probably starting around $250 to $350. Brands don't matter. Bikes that cost the same are usually built the same and have the same components. Unlike the WalMart, a bike shop will have bikes that fit you. They know how to properly assemble them. You will be much more comfortable and much safer.
Above all, save enough money for a helmet. Don't put your butt on the seat without a helmet on your head.
HTH
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