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Jordan M
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just got a mountain bike it has 18 gears but not sure how to use it here is a link of the picture of the bike http://bigw.com.au/sport/bikes.html and the bike you need to look at is the Boys ‘Doom’ Dual Suspension
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John Paul
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Be careful department store bikes are some times not fully assembled or are not properly tightened just thrown out on the store isle. Ok that said is there some one at the store to talk with you look at your leg length and decide where to set the saddle ? how long are your arms and what riding posistion do you like? Now using the 18 different ratios. triple chain rings on front and 6 ratios in the rear that are operated by two cables pulled by two twist grip shifters. Small front sprocket and large rear sprocket lowest gear for climbing walls And large front sprocket and small rear sprocket for top speed or racing down hill. You have to "derail the chain" from one sprocket to the other by easing up on pedaling once into the desided ratio pedal. I suggest a large parking lot and 20 to 30 minutes to ride set the handle bars and seat get used to shifting before heading off road.
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McG
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There is a left and a right side of the handle bar twist shifters on that bike. The left side controls the front derailleur, the right controls the rear. Twisting that part of the grip changes the gear. It moves the derailleur by cables. The derailleur is the mechanism that moves the chain from gear to gear. Only shift when you are pedaling. If you are not pedaling it won't shift.
When you shift: The big gear on the back is easier to pedal, the small gear on the front is easier to pedal. The small gear on the back is harder to pedal, and the big gear on the front is harder too. Only shift when you are pedaling.
The idea is a lower gear (larger back, smaller front) is for when you need power. Like to start out or up hills. You will pedal faster and not go as fast. You should shift into the higher gear (smaller back and larger front) when you are going down hill or cruising.
Get out and ride. A little practice and you will have the hang of it. Shifting and riding becomes second nature after a bit.
When you shift: The big gear on the back is easier to pedal, the small gear on the front is easier to pedal. The small gear on the back is harder to pedal, and the big gear on the front is harder too. Only shift when you are pedaling.
The idea is a lower gear (larger back, smaller front) is for when you need power. Like to start out or up hills. You will pedal faster and not go as fast. You should shift into the higher gear (smaller back and larger front) when you are going down hill or cruising.
Get out and ride. A little practice and you will have the hang of it. Shifting and riding becomes second nature after a bit.
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McG
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There is a left and a right side of the handle bar twist shifters on that bike. The left side controls the front derailleur, the right controls the rear. Twisting that part of the grip changes the gear. It moves the derailleur by cables. The derailleur is the mechanism that moves the chain from gear to gear. Only shift when you are pedaling. If you are not pedaling it won't shift.
When you shift: The big gear on the back is easier to pedal, the small gear on the front is easier to pedal. The small gear on the back is harder to pedal, and the big gear on the front is harder too. Only shift when you are pedaling.
The idea is a lower gear (larger back, smaller front) is for when you need power. Like to start out or up hills. You will pedal faster and not go as fast. You should shift into the higher gear (smaller back and larger front) when you are going down hill or cruising.
Get out and ride. A little practice and you will have the hang of it. Shifting and riding becomes second nature after a bit.
When you shift: The big gear on the back is easier to pedal, the small gear on the front is easier to pedal. The small gear on the back is harder to pedal, and the big gear on the front is harder too. Only shift when you are pedaling.
The idea is a lower gear (larger back, smaller front) is for when you need power. Like to start out or up hills. You will pedal faster and not go as fast. You should shift into the higher gear (smaller back and larger front) when you are going down hill or cruising.
Get out and ride. A little practice and you will have the hang of it. Shifting and riding becomes second nature after a bit.