![]() ![]() Another detail about Dual Control shifters is that they're recommended for use with Shimano's Rapid Rise rear derailleur (also called Low Normal). It's our experience that the latter becomes easy and natural with just a little practice. It's your choice whether to leave these attached and shift with them or remove them and shift exclusively with the main levers (which double as the brake levers). Note that Shimano Dual Control shifters come with removable thumb levers. And remember that you can't hurt the bike by shifting it! If you have any questions about all of this, just let us know and we'll explain on the phone or demonstrate here in the shop. Good cyclists are always shifting to keep their effort steady and easy and you should, too. Think of yourself as the bike's engine and try to maintain a steady pedaling speed with your legs and change gears anytime your legs feel like they're being slowed down or spinning too rapidly. Unless you ride where it's flat and you don't need to shift very much, you should shift a lot to keep yourself pedaling easily and comfortably no matter what the terrain's like.While nothing will break if you shift into these extreme gears, it's best to avoid them as much as possible. In these positions an extreme angle is set up, which can lead to noise and accelerated wear. It's best to avoid shifting into what's known as the "crossover gears." These are when the chain is on the smallest cog and the smallest chainring and when it's on the largest/largest combination. ![]() It shifts across the 2 or 3 chainrings on the crankset (what the pedals are attached to), which vary significantly in size and make a large difference in pedaling effort with each shift. Conversely, you operate the left shifter to make large adjustments in how easy/hard it is to pedal. It controls shifts across the cogs on the rear wheel and there are usually 8, 9 or 10 cogs meaning relatively small steps and changes in effort with each shift. ![]() Move the right shifter to make small adjustments in how easy and hard it is to pedal. In general, you operate one shift lever at a time, and shift across one cog or chainring at a time (some shifting systems let you shift across multiple cogs if needed).This is easy when you're heading downhill or rolling along the flats, however, approaching an uphill you'll need to anticipate the need to shift, pedal a few times so you build up a little speed, and you can then ease off the pedal pressure and shift into an easier gear. You have to be pedaling in order to shift, however, it's important to ease the pressure off the pedals when you shift.With experience this gets easy and becomes almost second nature. On a bicycle, you find the best gear for where you're riding by shifting until it feels right to you. In other words, there's no need to start off in first, shift into second as you pick up speed, then third, etc. As the terrain changes you move the levers to make it easier or harder to pedal depending on what feels right to you. There's no "right" or "wrong" gear to be in.In case it's been awhile, here are a few helpful tips and the basic terminology: We're assuming that at some point you've ridden a multi-speed bicycle like a 10-speed that was equipped with derailleurs and shift levers, and you're familiar with the basics of shifting. We're always happy to demonstrate in person, too. We field lots of questions on how to shift so we've put together this illustrated guide that demonstrates how to shift Shimano Dual Control shifting systems, which are found on many off-road bicycles. And you never even need to move your hands from the handlebars! ![]() And today bicycles are easier, more efficient and more fun to shift than ever thanks to modern shifting systems that let you change gears almost as fast as the thought crosses your mind. Shifting (also called changing gears) is the secret to riding comfortably and efficiently whether you're climbing and descending, sailing along fireroads with glorious tailwinds, pedaling for pleasure or going for glory. ![]()
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