This causes too great an angle in your chain line, which can cause noise and shifting problems.
#FALCON BMX 1985 FULL#
Never use the full range of rear gears when you’re in either the small or large front sprockets (number 1 or 3 on the front shifter). While you’re in the largest front chainring you can shift the rear gears between 5 and 7 for a finer range adjustment, but always shift the front back to 2, or the middle chainring before using gears 1-4 on the rear. If you’re going really fast and need a harder gear, and your left 2 and right 7 combination isn’t fast enough, you can shift your front derailleur to number 3 which pulls the chain up to the largest front chainring. While you’re in the smallest front gear you can shift the rear gears between 1 and 3 for a finer range adjustment, but you should always shift the front back to 2, or the middle chainring before using gears 4-7 on the rear. If you’re climbing a really tough hill and your left 2 and right 1 combination aren’t easy enough, you can shift your front derailleur to number 1 which drops the chain down to the smallest front chainring. I find it helps to think of numbers 1 and 3 on your left shifter as options for extreme circumstances. Number 7 on your right shifter is the hardest gear for going really fast, and it puts your chain on the smallest rear sprocket. Number 1 on your right shifter is the easiest gear for climbing hills, as it puts your chain on the largest rear sprocket. The new membership will allow all USA BMX members to participate in both class and cruiser with the purchase of one 60 annual membership. Prior to April 1st, it was necessary to purchase two memberships 45 for a 20 inch membership and then 35 for a cruiser membership. This allows you to use the full range of rear gears. The new USA BMX membership will work for both bikes. Not to worry, the concepts here are the same.įor most everday riding, you’ll want to keep your chain on the middle ring on the front, or number 2 on your left shifter. The rear gear cluster usually has 7 gears, with some systems having 8 or 9. Most systems have three gears on the front, which are controlled by your left shifter. If you’re going uphill and you need a lower gear, keep pedaling, but ease off and pedal lightly while you shift. It’s very important not to shift under pressure, as this will cause shift problems and damage your drivetrain.
#FALCON BMX 1985 HOW TO#
I myself didn’t understand it when I first started using a multi-speed bike, so today we’ll learn how to use your gears most effectively. A lot of people get confused by all of the gear combinations available. Actually, on a 21 speed system it’s closer to 13. However, this doesn’t mean you have 21 useable gears. Most bikes these days come with ’21 speeds’. 02:14 - Never use either the large/large or small/small gear combination!.