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Mountain Biking Gear & Safety Tips : Learn Mountain Biking Tips On The Ride

Learn what to expect when you are on a long ride in this free video series that covers the basics of how to become a knowledgeable mountain biker. Expert: Rick Van Hoorn Bio: Rick Van Hoorn has been riding mountain bikes since 1987. He has professionally taught mountain biking and has created and led bike camping trips and wine tours. Filmmaker: Diana Bacon
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Question by Gary: Mountain bike gear problem?
I have a 21 speed mountain bike, and something seems to be wrong. As I am running through the gears and have the gear in front set up to the largest one, the amount of force I put in does not make sense. In the rear, gear one two and three gradually increase the amount of force necessary to move the pedals, but as a i shift from 4-7 it seems like it is back into gear one and i notice no change in difficulty.

any suggestions?

thanks
No, when I am in the largest gear upfront, I cannot shift lower than 3rd gear in the rear

Best answer:

Answer by Superhero
derailleurs can be the touchiest yet most precise component of your ride. One can easily get out of whack and cause the issue you mention with a just the right hit from a rock, stump or in a spill. Hard to determine where things seem off in your gearworks, so it's probably best to do two things. For about , go to a bike shop and get a tune up. (For 0, twice a year tune ups, or more, are well worth it!) Also, if you ride hard, get preventative and invest in derailleurs guards for -.

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