How do you use bike gear combination?

A Quick Summary on Shifting

1. To shift onto a different chainring/gear up front, use your left shifter.
2. To shift one of the rear gears (and how you’ll shift most often), use your right shifter.
3. For smoother shifting, pedal lightly while using the shifter.

How many gears does a 2×10 have?

10 gears
On a 2×10 setup you can use all 10 gears with either chain ring; there is no chain crossing.

Should I use 2×10 gears or 1×10?

If you’re concerned with optimizing performance and don’t want to give up gears on the climbs or descents, then 2×10 is likely the better choice for you. Benefit of 2×10 gearing on long climbs: Many cyclists want lower granny gears for long climbs, particularly when training and racing at altitude.

Should you switch to 1×11 gearing?

When riders make the switch to 1×11 gearing, one of the things they enjoy most is the simplicity. Since the front derailleur is eliminated, there’s no need for a shifter on the left side of the handlebar. You also won’t need a front derailleur and you’ll have one less chainring, which will make your bike considerably lighter.

Why do cyclists choose easy gear combinations?

Since the amount of oxygen is reduced, riders find that an easier gear combination accommodates the ability to produce power for longer periods of time without tiring as quickly. This issue becomes more of a consideration when riding longer distances too.

What are the pros and cons of a 2-by-2 drivechain?

The same will apply in the small/small combo; you typically get lots of chain rub and a horribly inefficient feel through the pedals in these crossover gears. With a two-by drivechain there are fewer unusable or inefficient gear combinations. So even though you have fewer gears in total, less of them are rendered unusable due to chain line issues.