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Both, and several inbetween. The gear is chosen to get the same pedalling effort regardless if the course is uphill, flat or downhill at the moment.
Ans 2 - Most pro riders will use all the gears necesary to maintain a good 'spin' speed. (rpm of the crank )
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What is meant by being in Top Gear and bottom gear on a bike?
being in top gear means you cant shift no more and means your going fast as your bike will allow and by bottom gear you mean low gear which means your in lowest gear possible.
Is New Zealand a high context or low context culture?
high
What is the similarities between high end low pressure?
what are the similarities between high and low pressure
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What was the Production Budget for High Heels and Low Lifes?
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Usually a high gear is better in snow because it does not slip as easy.
Why won't three wheelers go when i put it in gear?
if it has a high low trans then it probably is in the middle of high and low!
What is the extra gear lever in Subaru Outback?
this is the lever that enables high and low gear for 4wd.
Do you run your 2002 land rover discovery in high or low gear?
I run in Hi gear
What are high gears and low gears ratios?
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What is cause of dragging on engine when change gear?
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What is better a high gear ratio or a low gear ratio?
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Why doe your car sound like it is in a high gear when you are driving in a low gear?
Cooling fan clutch could be seized.
