Tips from Todd
Shifting Technique
When actually shifting your bike, keep the pedal cadence the same, but momentarily ease the pressure being applied to the pedals until you feel and hear engagement, then re-apply pressure carefully sensing whether chain and sprocket are meshed firmly.You will know when you are successfully delivering the lightest pressure into the pedals, as
when you are doing this, your bottom noticeably settles onto the saddle.
Also, when actuating the shifter controls, don’t be gentle, but rather “Whack” them, as the derailleurs shift better this way due to the chain being rather flexible.
Avoid gear combinations that result in the chain being at extreme deflection angles, which both increases wear, and results in excess noise. (i.e. big front chainring/big rear cog or small front chainring/small rear cog)
