Was that not a valid question?...Seems to be logical that you would slow as much possible(or needed) before shifting...If not, I'm all eyes and willing to learn!
Going down long steep "DOWNGRADE"
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walstib said: ↑bulldozerbert said: ↑Or suppose it was steeper, or less steep on the way down...Seems like that rule could be a problem at times...Click to expand...Click to expand...
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bulldozerbert said: ↑Rerun8963 said: ↑downshift to a lower gear, usually 1 gear lower than what you used to climb.
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I always wonder how you know what gear to go use if you have never climed the hill??Click to expand...
drop one gear still.....and use snub braking, NEVER downshift anymore when going down hill not too many guys can recover a shift while going down hill.Click to expand... -
bulldozerbert said: ↑Rerun8963 said: ↑downshift to a lower gear, usually 1 gear lower than what you used to climb.
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I always wonder how you know what gear to go use if you have never climed the hill??Click to expand...walstib said: ↑bulldozerbert said: ↑Or suppose it was steeper, or less steep on the way down...Seems like that rule could be a problem at times...Click to expand...
you either do as you're supposed to or die.........Click to expand...Click to expand...celticwolf and Raiderfanatic Thank this. -
Rerun8963 said: ↑bulldozerbert said: ↑walstib said: ↑why do you guys wish to fight the issue of going down grades...???
you either do as you're supposed to or die.........Click to expand...
If it's icy or snow covered, maybe 1 gear lower isn't prudent, maybe 2 if the right answer, no?...We're taught that also, should we ignore that since the test answer says only one?...Click to expand...Click to expand... -
I understand going slower down the hills.............and agree 100%.
But I still did not get my answer about how do you know what gear to use, if you are to drop one gear lower than climbing, if you did not climb the hill?
I am not trying to be an ***, I just wonder.
And since I run local, with no mountains................ -
Xcis said: ↑Second, you determine the correct gear for your safe speed.
As a general guideline on a ten speed transmission, if your safe speed ends in a 5, like 25 mph, add the two digits together to determine the HIGHEST gear you should use. At 25 mph, 2 + 5 equals 7th gear which is the absolute highest gear you should consider using. 6th may be a better choice.Click to expand...
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walstib said: ↑>>>>.NOTE: While you are descending the grade never attempt to downshift. You will be increasing speed and rpm's and will be unable to get into any gear thus descending in neutral
Why can't you hit the brakes before shifting?...We braked to 900rpms and doubled down pretty easily......Click to expand...
Where do you come up with this theory that I'll be unable to shift? I let it wind up since the roads were dry and was still more than able to drop one in the middle of the hill when I decided it was a good idea..
What do you mean when you say "why can't you hit the brakes before shifting"? What is doubling down? I guess dropping two gears but I only do that at stop lights.. Where are you getting this stuff??
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