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hi, how should i use the gears ,for the most efficient power output,
Which to use , when 2 near overlap, any rule of thumb,any scientific way, t.i.a. |
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Antonio wrote:
hi, how should i use the gears ,for the most efficient power output, Which to use , when 2 near overlap, any rule of thumb,any scientific way, t.i.a. Conventional wisdom says to use a gear that allows you to sping your cranks at around 90 RPM. Typical power outputs for a normal adult rider are around .1 HP. Changing your gears won't change your power, but will allow you to make the most effective and efficient use of what power you have. Read "Bicycling Science" for more on this. |
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Antonio wrote: hi, how should i use the gears ,for the most efficient power output, Which to use , when 2 near overlap, any rule of thumb,any scientific way, t.i.a. Well, if you want to get technical, and hey why not, this is rec.bike.tech. It's good to know your exact shift pattern. Check out this site. After you enter the info the first time you can recalculate for cadence/MPH at the bottom of the page. The logical sequence of gears is not what you might think especially if you have a triple chainring. This is really usefull when your on the flats and your looking for just that right gear. Click Here http://www.panix.com/~jbarrm/cycal/cycal.30f.html |
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If you want to know which combinations are "redundant", find out how
many teeth are on each cog (rear gears) and each chain wheel (front gears) and use this "scientific formula" to determine the ratios: Chainwheel teeth divided by cog teeth then multiply by wheel diameter. Do this for each combination. This will tell you which ones are repeated. As for how to use them, simply find a comfortable cadence (pedal RPM). most efficient is obtained above 75-80 RPM, the faster the better, but above 90 can be hard to maintain on long or steep hills unless you're strong. Now that you know where each gear stands in relationship to the others, simply chose the one that let's you maintain that RPM for the gradient you're facing. For a more detailed explination of using gears effeciently: http://www.geocities.com/czcorner/tech4.html For explaining how their arranged: http://www.geocities.com/czcorner/tech5.html - - "May you have the winds at your back, And a really low gear for the hills!" Chris Zacho ~ "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman" Chris'Z Corner http://www.geocities.com/czcorner |
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Nice site - thanks. I'm curious, how many of you actually shift gears in order? For me, to go up one gear, I'd have to go to the big ring and then go to two larger cogs. To go to the next higher gear, I'd have to go to the small ring and go to 3 smaller cogs. On 20 Sep 2005 23:06:52 -0700, "John" wrote: Antonio wrote: hi, how should i use the gears ,for the most efficient power output, Which to use , when 2 near overlap, any rule of thumb,any scientific way, t.i.a. Well, if you want to get technical, and hey why not, this is rec.bike.tech. It's good to know your exact shift pattern. Check out this site. After you enter the info the first time you can recalculate for cadence/MPH at the bottom of the page. The logical sequence of gears is not what you might think especially if you have a triple chainring. This is really usefull when your on the flats and your looking for just that right gear. Click Here http://www.panix.com/~jbarrm/cycal/cycal.30f.html |
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On Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:55:15 -0600, Rich wrote:
wrote: I'm curious, how many of you actually shift gears in order? For me, to go up one gear, I'd have to go to the big ring and then go to two larger cogs. To go to the next higher gear, I'd have to go to the small ring and go to 3 smaller cogs. I do not. I ride primarily in the middle sprocket (of three). I shift only to the small one if climbing steep hills, and only to the upper one if I'm going too fast for the middle one. I train in the large sprocket, and get most hills in the 52x19, though my cadence suffers. I'm trying to keep it at least 70 on the short hills around here. For longer rides that are near my limit, I'll go to the middle ring, same gears in back. That nearly instantly gives me faster more favorable cadence, though I try to maintain at least 80rpm when training, which requires a lot of concentration, for me. I figure - make it harder in training and then ease off when going for a longer ride, or a group ride or event. jj |
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wrote in message ... Nice site - thanks. I'm curious, how many of you actually shift gears in order? For me, to go up one gear, I'd have to go to the big ring and then go to two larger cogs. To go to the next higher gear, I'd have to go to the small ring and go to 3 smaller cogs. I used ot shift like that, back in the 10-speed days. Today, with so many more closely-spaced gears, I don't think there's much benefit in following the exact order of gears by constantly shifting the front ring. I think of the front rings more in terms of a gear range now. |
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