Your bike gear shifter may be too stiff due to dirt or debris buildup, lack of lubrication, or misalignment. Regular cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments can help improve the shifting performance of your bike.
Because it ate too much viagra... No, joke aside. It can be either because it needs oil or the gear wheels need oil or are rusty.
Cable too slack.
Well, a track bike is a bike dedicated for use on a velodrome. It has a fixed gear, no brakes, often a steel drop bar and some other features. But with a but of determination you can stick a fixed gear rear wheel in any kind of bike. The wouldn't make it a track bike, but would make it a fixie. If you want to be hard core in your fixie riding, the "purest" is of course to ride a track bike in traffic too.
Too little info, too many options. have a look at www-bicycletutor.com, www.parktool.com or www.sheldonbrown.com for help.
You probably have a bad motor mount allowing the transmission to move too much and pulling on the shifter.
Pick a gear that's too heavy to pedal while sitting, get out of the saddle, and push it as hard as you can.
Check the switch on the brake pedal that allows the transmission shifter to move into gear. If this switch/cable is broken the shifter doesn't know the brake is pressed so it will not allow shifter to move. It is a safety feature... a good one too.
he was very stiff from working out too much. she was stiff from sitting too long. i was stiff from sleeping.....ect,ect.
Wear all of your safety gear and a good helmet, and do go too fast.
Hi, I have the Nissan Altima 2001 too and the overdrive switch in on the gear shifter handle and just below the shift push button.
To properly change gears on a bike for a smooth and efficient ride, you should anticipate the terrain ahead and shift to a lower gear before starting to climb a hill or encounter a challenging section. When shifting, ease off the pedals slightly, then use the shifter to move the chain onto a different gear. Make sure to pedal lightly while shifting to avoid putting too much strain on the chain. Experiment with different gear combinations to find the most comfortable and efficient setup for your riding style.
To determine if a bike chain is too long, you can check if it hangs loosely or if it causes the derailleur to stretch too much when shifting gears. A properly sized chain should be taut and allow smooth gear changes without excessive slack.