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Bicycle gearing

technology Maturity 11-13

Bikes have gears to help you ride.

Shimano xt rear derailleur.jpg
Shimano xt rear derailleur.jpg
Some bikes have many gears. Some bikes have only one. Gears help you go up hills. They also help you go fast.
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Singlespeed-mountainbike.jpg
It makes riding fun! Do you like to ride your bike?

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Shimano xt rear derailleur.jpg
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Pinion P1.18 mounted.jpg
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2010 Cervelo RS 02.jpg
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File:Half-step plus granny crankset on a Trek 620 Touring Bicycle.JPG
Half-step plus granny crankset on a Trek...
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SRAM Dual Drive.jpg
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