Bike Gears Articles & Videos

• How to Convert to a Fixed Gear Bike

  Fixed-gear bikes bring design to a simple form. Subtracting gears takes away the need for derailleurs. A wheel that spins the pedals makes it possible to stop without a rear brake. Fewer parts require less maintenance, making a fixed-gear b… read more

• How to Change Shimano Gears 105

  Shimano bills its 105 level components as "pro-level" technology at an affordable price. Whether pro or novice, you'll likely find that learning to change gears proficiently takes some practice. There are two shifters. The shifter on the ri… read more

• How to Build a Fixed Gear Bike

  There are many reasons you may wish to build a fixed gear bike. With only the most basic components, fixed gear bikes are significantly lighter than similarly sized multi-gear cycles. Coasting is not an option, so for training and condition… read more

• How to Install Gear Cable on a 3-Speed Bike

  With such a wide range of gearing now available, three-speed bicycles have been largely relegated to the status of collector's item. Many of these models can still be found, however, not least of all because they are easy to maintain and ma… read more

• The Best Biking Gear for Flats

  For cyclists, flats are an accepted, if dreaded, part of cycling. Anyone who's spent enough time on a bike has suffered a flat tire. In many such instances the person is left standing on the side of the road, wishing he'd been better prepar… read more

• How to Use a Fixed-Gear Bike for Training

  In recent years fixed gear bikes, or "fixies", have become popular with commuters and recreational cyclists alike. They're relatively easy to maintain, and employ a single fixed gear that allows for no gear changes and no coasting. Fixed-ge… read more

• How to Fix Gear Problems on a Bike

  Inevitably, time and wear take their toll upon bicycle gears. As shifter cables stretch with use, shifting becomes less precise, or "sloppy." The chain now moves reluctantly from one gear to another, or perhaps not all. Fortunately, you can… read more

• How to Calculate Cycle Gearing

  Much like the common lever, the gear system on a typical multigear bike is a means of modifying the rate at which work gets done. One method of determining the rate of change from gear to gear--called the gear ratio--is to compare the relat… read more

• How to Convert a Bike to a Fixed Gear

  Fixed gear bikes are increasingly popular among bicycle commuters and as a training tool for road racers. On a fixed gear bike the rear cog is connected directly to the rear wheel so that anytime the bike moves the pedals move. There is no… read more

• How to Convert a Fixed Gear Bike to Variable Speed

  Riding a fixed-gear bicycle on varying types of terrain requires physical strength surpassing that many cycling enthusiasts do not possess. Changing your bike to variable speed allows you to maneuver the same varying terrain with much less… read more

• What Are the Benefits of Single-Speed Training on the Bike?

  Training on single-speed bikes has become increasingly popular with both mountain bikers and road racers. Any cyclist can improve their speed and endurance by putting in time training on a single-geared bike. read more

• About Women's Classic Cross Country Skis

  Classic style cross-country skiing is not only one of the best cardiovascular exercises, but is a great way to get out and enjoy the winter scenery as well. Many outdoor manufacturers have women's specific cross-country skis, which have man… read more

• How to Use Bike Gear Ratios

  A bike's gear ratio refers to a comparison between the number of teeth on the front chain wheels (or pedal wheel) and the cogs on the real wheel. An old-fashioned 10-speed bike, for example, might have two front wheels and five cogs, and ea… read more

• How To Change Bike Gears

  Your bike's gears are an important part of your bike ride. If you hope to peddle more efficiently, and tackle a greater variety of road conditions, knowing how to change gears on your bike is essential. There are three major manufactures of… read more

• How to Set Up Bike Gears

  Having your bike gears properly set up, or tuned, is essential for optimum performance. Properly set up bike gears will allow you to shift gears more quickly. Your bike will run quieter and will require measurably less effort to propel. Set… read more

• How to Use Bike Gears

  Having gears on your bike makes your life as a cyclist much easier. Without gears, most of us would be walking our bikes up hills and peddling uncontrollably on the descents. Knowing how to use your bike gears equates to more efficient cycl… read more

• How to Adjust Shimano Gears

  The variable-ratio transmission known as a "derailleur" allows a bicyclist to tackle both hills and flats with equal efficiency. This convenience is possible thanks to your bike's rear and front derailleurs, which move the chain from one sp… read more

• How to Clean Bike Gears

  Bike gears are an important part of your bike. They consist of the cogs at the rear of the bike and the chainrings at the front. Working together, cogs and chainrings offer a cyclist a wide range of gear choices, allowing him to tackle a va… read more