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Why do bikes have higher gears? At a higher gear, I'm still pedaling with the same force, but at a lower speed, so my power output is lower. What's the advantage of higher gears?
High gears on a bike refer to the larger chainring and smaller cassette cog combinations that allow for higher speeds and more resistance while pedaling.
High gears are typically used when riding on flat or downhill terrain, or when you want to go faster with less effort. They are not recommended for climbing steep hills.
To shift into high gears on your bike, you will need to use the right shifter on your handlebars. This will move the chain onto the larger chainring and a smaller cog on the cassette, creating a higher gear.
The number of high gears on a bike depends on the number of chainrings and cogs on the cassette. Bikes with more chainrings and cogs will have a wider range of high gears to choose from.
Using high gears on your bike should not cause any damage as long as you are shifting correctly and not putting excessive strain on the chain and gears. However, constantly riding in high gears can lead to faster wear and tear on your bike's components.