![]() The number of gears increases each time you add cogs to the cassette or a chainring to the drivetrain. That said, most manufacturers try to minimize the number of chainrings to save weight and reduce drivetrain complexity for easier adjustments and repairs. Conversely, the smaller chainring(s) is easier to pedal.Īgain, having more chainrings decreases the gap between each gear and provides a broader gear range, allowing riders to find the correct cadence when tackling very steep gradients. The chainrings oppose the cogs, meaning the bigger the chainring, the higher the gear and the more effort it takes to pedal. Bike Chainrings - 1x, 2x, 3xĬhainrings are the larger plates at the front of the drivetrain attached to the cranks. The more cogs there are, the smaller the jump between gear changes smaller increments allow riders to maintain a smoother, more efficient pedal stroke. The relationship between cog and chainring teeth determines the gear ratios. The large cog on the cassette is the lowest/easiest to pedal the smaller the cog, the higher the gear and the harder it is to pedal.Ĭassettes contain a series of cogs up to a max of 13, each with a specified number of teeth (represented using a lowercase t, 11-28t). The cassette is a series of cogs at the rear of the drivetrain, descending outwards from big to small. ![]() *Note: many cyclists refer to high gears as ‘big gears’ and low gears as ‘small gears.’ Bike Cassette Lower or easier gear = the bigger cogs on the cassette, smaller chainring(s). ![]()
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