Going down long steep "DOWNGRADE"

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!

 

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................

 

I never heard this before.........very interesting.

Do you use this technique??

 

I kinda see what you're saying but it's not really true.. I have not had a jake for over 7 years now and have easily dropped another gear even on the 11% grade on Pa 31 around the tunnel - did it last night with 40K behind me in two boxes.. Especially on snow and ice I have to keep my RPM's real low and it's second nature to drop a gear going down a steep grade..

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??