ScottyB
Active Member
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- Bournemouth
Just got back from a Xmas ride this afternoon and seem to have a bit of a problem changing gear when going up big-ish hills so have started to wonder if it is something I am doing wrong - please excuse me if any of my terminology is wrong and thanks in advance...
I have a Specialized Allez with a compact front chain-set. I generally ride in the larger portion (higher gear?) which gives me plenty of options but for larger hills I will shift (down?) into the lower ring. Sometimes when going up bigger hills I just cannot get this to shift, yet when I get to the top it will drop in perfectly - quite annoying I am sure you will agree! It seems to change without issue on the flat and I have run it on a stand and it will go in and out without issue.
Should I be changing gear in advance of hills like this, or pedaling differently?
Any advice is much appreciated!
Merry Christmas to all.
I have a Specialized Allez with a compact front chain-set. I generally ride in the larger portion (higher gear?) which gives me plenty of options but for larger hills I will shift (down?) into the lower ring. Sometimes when going up bigger hills I just cannot get this to shift, yet when I get to the top it will drop in perfectly - quite annoying I am sure you will agree! It seems to change without issue on the flat and I have run it on a stand and it will go in and out without issue.
Should I be changing gear in advance of hills like this, or pedaling differently?
Any advice is much appreciated!
Merry Christmas to all.