Bike gears

1. What are the 7 gears on a bike?
2. What do the 3 gears on a bike mean?
3. What is a low gear on a bike?
4. What is the order of gears on a bike?

What are the 7 gears on a bike?

On a 7-speed bike, the lower gears make it easier to pedal and the higher gears allow for better movement going downhill. Compared to a 3-speed bike, a 7-speed is preferable for a rider who travels on varying terrain.

What do the 3 gears on a bike mean?

Lower numbers are the low gears, and higher numbers are the high gears. First gear is a low gear. Twenty-first gear is a high gear. ... On three-speed bikes, the gears are inside the hub of the wheel so you don't see them. Downshifting means going to a lower gear, and upshifting means going to a higher gear.

What is a low gear on a bike?

Low Gear = Easy = Good for Climbing: The “low” gear on your bike is the smallest chain ring in the front and the largest cog on your cassette (rear gears). In this position, the pedaling will be the easiest and you'll be able to pedal uphill with the smallest amount of resistance.

What is the order of gears on a bike?

Here's a bit of a cheat sheet to remember what gears you should be in when: Climbing — little ring up front, bigger ring in back. Descending — big ring up front, littler ring in back. Flat roads, gentle uphills and downhillls — middle ring up front (if you have one), and any ring in the back that feels comfortable.