Mastering Road Bike Gears: What To Know And How To Shift

How Bike Gears Work (And How To Shift Them) Road bike gears can be tricky to understand. There's often lots of buttons, paddles and things to interact with and knowing what to press and when to ensure you get the most out of your bike can take a while to learn. In this video, Sam Gupta explains how bike gears work, what all the drivetrain components are called, what gear ratios are, how to shift gear correctly, which gears are best and common mistakes to avoid.