Double upshifts when going downhill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris · 01-27-2009, 08:02 PM

Did 135 miles today cruising around NW Georgia. Pretty good weather so I thought I should ride in Janaury while I can. Rain and cold coming so I snuck one in.

It occurred to me that many of you don't know you can double upshift when going downhill. Dosen't work at all going uphill, but going downhill it makes riding easier and smoother.
For example on a long downhill you could go first, third, fifth. Or 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th. Or 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th. No problem at all and, again, makes the ride a bit smoother.
This works OK on the level if you give it a few more revs and then double upshift. You will know if you like it on the level. But it works great going downhill. Try it and let me know.

Chris, retired guy near Atlanta
GZ250 is my 12th bike

01-27-2009, 08:02 PM	#1
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 109	Double upshifts when going downhill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did 135 miles today cruising around NW Georgia. Pretty good weather so I thought I should ride in Janaury while I can. Rain and cold coming so I snuck one in. It occurred to me that many of you don't know you can double upshift when going downhill. Dosen't work at all going uphill, but going downhill it makes riding easier and smoother. For example on a long downhill you could go first, third, fifth. Or 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th. Or 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th. No problem at all and, again, makes the ride a bit smoother. This works OK on the level if you give it a few more revs and then double upshift. You will know if you like it on the level. But it works great going downhill. Try it and let me know. Chris, retired guy near Atlanta GZ250 is my 12th bike Login or Register to Remove Ads
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