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What gear should I be in?

The numerically lowest gear (1) is for the steepest hills. The

numerically largest gear 3, 5, 7 or 12 (depending on the number of

speeds of your hub) is for the greatest speed.

Shifting from an easier, "slower" gear (like 1) to a harder, "faster"

gear (like 2 or 3) is called an upshift. Shifting from a harder, "faster"

gear to an easier, “slower” gear is called a downshift. It is not

necessary to shift gears in sequence. Instead, find the "starting gear"

for the conditions a gear which is hard enough for quick acceleration

but easy enough to let you start from a stop without wobbling and

experiment with upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the

different gears. At first, practice shifting where there are no

obstacles, hazards or other traffic until you've built up your

confidence. Once you've learned the basics, experience will teach

you which gear is appropriate for which condition, and practice will

help you shift smoothly and at precisely the optimum moment.

6.5.Toeclips & Straps

Toeclips and straps are the traditional means that experienced

cyclists use to keep their feet correctly positioned and engaged with

the pedals. The toeclip positions the ball of the foot over the pedal

spindle, which gives maximum pedaling power. The toe strap, when

tightened, keeps the foot engaged throughout the rotation cycle of

the pedal. While toeclips and straps give some benefit with any kind

of shoe, they work most effectively with cycling shoes designed for

use with toeclips. Your dealer can explain how toeclips and straps

work.

WARNING: Getting into and out of pedals with toeclips and straps

requires skill which can only be acquired with practice. Until it

becomes a reflex action, the technique requires concentration that

can distract the rider's attention, causing you to lose control and fall.

Practice the use of toeclips and straps where there are no obstacles,

hazards or traffic. Keep the straps loose, and don't tighten them until

your technique and confidence in getting in and out of the pedals

warrants it. Never ride in traffic with your toe straps tight.

6.6. Clipless ("step-in") pedals

Clipless pedals (sometimes called "step-in pedals") are the means

most racers use to keep their feet securely in the correct position for

maximum pedaling efficiency. They work like ski bindings: a plate on

the sole of the shoe clicks into a spring-loaded fixture on the pedal.

Clipless pedals require shoes specifically designed for the make and

model of pedal being used.

Many clipless pedals are designed to allow the rider to adjust the

amount of force needed to engage or disengage the foot. Your

dealer can show you how to make this adjustment.

WARNING: Clipless pedals are intended for use with shoes

specifically made to fit them and are designed to firmly keep the foot

engaged with the pedal. Practice is required to learn to engage and

disengage the foot safely. Until engaging and disengaging the foot

becomes a reflex action, the technique requires concentration that

can distract the rider's attention, causing the rider to lose control and

fall. Practice engaging and disengaging clipless pedals in a place

where there are no obstacles, hazards or traffic; and be sure that you

follow the setup and service instructions and warnings that came with

your pedals.

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