How to use derailleur gears

[matticus]

Which are these sanctimonious replies. The OP asked how folk coped with the situation and got plenty of helpful replies.

There's a reason you aren't seeing them Paul ...

Anyway, he does seem to be happy with the advice recieved, so all is good!

 

[PaulSB]

There's a reason you aren't seeing them Paul ...

Anyway, he does seem to be happy with the advice recieved, so all is good!

In other words you think my response was sanctimonious. I always find straight talking is far preferable to trying to be clever.

 

[Antuny]

Another tip, if it helps. When you are slowing to a stop you might usually freewheel to a halt and therefore find yourself in the wrong gear for departure. As you are slowing you can slowly spin the cranks to change down, without having to actually drive the bike forward. You'll still be effectively freewheeling but just turning the cranks enough to make the gear change. I find this useful if, for example, approaching a t-junction where I know I will have to slow and give way but may be able to ride through if it's clear.

Good tip - thank you

 

[vickster]

In other words you think my response was sanctimonious. I always find straight talking is far preferable to trying to be clever.

He was joking…there weren’t any (think he was jesting as the lack is unusual on the forum)…

 

[Ming the Merciless]

If the start is flat then start with gentle pressure on the pedals whilst you change gear. If uphill you may need to lift rear wheel to switch to a lower gear.