What are STI shifters and rapid rise?
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Regular derailleurs have the cable slack in the high (smallest gear) rear position. Rapid rise are opposite- the derailleur is at rest on the largest rear cog.\n\nSTI stands for Shimano Total Integration. I think all Shimano components are STI, provided you use the recommended component groups..you can't use LX shifters with XTR, for example.
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I have raced cars legally and illegally in the past and the best way to downshift and get full acceleration is as follows:for example if you are changing from 4th to 3rd(or any other gears) to accelerate or overtake a slower vehicle you should press the clutch,change to neutral,blip the throttle(jab the throttle peddle momentarily just to raise your revs to match your engine speed to the wheels or you will lock up your wheels or get a jolt),then put it into the desired gear you want and release the clutch.You have to do it lightning quick for it to work properly.\nAnother useful tip to be an even faster driver is learning to use the brakes and change gear at exactly the same time when on a twisty winding country road (when going into corners which you have to change down for)this is called heal and toe.First you have to learn left foot braking and get used to the force you apply to the brake peddle with your left foot.At first you might press to much(everyone does this at first because you don't realise how sensitive it is)oh yeh make there are no cars behind you.once you have got used to that start doing it all the time when racing on a road anywhere (as long as it's safe).The trick is when coming to a bend that you have to brake and change down gear for is to use your left foot to do the braking and change gears normally with your right foot so you can leave your braking till later and closer to the bend,because your right foot is already changing down the gears and your braking whilst you are changing gear instead of having to do the same things with your right foot wich takes longer and more distance.\nWhen you come to a fast bend that you don't need to change down for but need to lift off the accerator don't do it.Just gently dab the brakes instead of lifting therefore your car is still accelerating and keeps it momentum through the bend which is alot faster(thats what micheal schumacher does in his f1 car) but your brakes will take a battering if you keep doing it.\nThey are the basics of how to drive a car very fast I have beat faster cars than mine using these things as well as others.If you want any more info on how to drive a car really fast e-mail me igenockey@yahoo.com.Hope I helped and just be bloody careful because it is easy to mess up.
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They sure make it look good on the infomercials. What you really are getting is a $250 bike that shifts by itself. Assuming you are not physically impaired in some way that would prevent you from operating shifters on a "normal" bike I would recommend a new bike from a professional bike shop. You'll save a few hundred bucks, get fit properly on your bike and have a local dealer for service and advice. You won't have any trouble shifting the current generation of bicycles.
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You would have to contact Landrider directly if you are looking for parts for the autoshift system. Their website is http://landrider.com. The autoshift feature is a design used exclusively by Landrider and the parts are not generally available in bicycle shops.
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Check out Lynx Motion
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sounds more like a maintainance issue.  any  derail should shift ok, if you go high end, they use ceramic pullys a d ball bearings, that increase longevity and shift speed, but a 15 dollar deraIL Should do the job unless it is worn bent or trashed.
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do you mean shifting?\ndo one at a time while pedaling easy...\nyry to keep the chain as straight as necessary to avoid too much 'crossover'
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how to change it depends on your bike. when changing speeds you MUST be pedaling. if you are not it messes up the gears (i learned that the hard way).  you want to use speed one when you are going uphill or the going is harder.  the high speeds are used when the land is flat and smooth or when you are going downhill. i hope this helps!
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Volkswagen GTI.  But it's your "FAST", not your "SPEED".
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fuck faster smack dirty slut  harder harder oh yeah whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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The Land Rider Bike that is revolutionizing the bicycle industry with its patented AutoShift technology that makes cycling a more enjoyable experience.\n\nMake exercising easier and enjoy bicycling again with Land Rider Bikes. The Land Rider uses break-through technology to automatically shift gears for you. You don't have to worry about taking your eyes away from the road or the scenery; the Land Rider bicycle shifts through the seven gears for you using its revolutionary automatic transmission. Biking in town or off-road the Land Rider is suited for either terrain because of its innovative shock absorbing design and extra wide tires. Designed for your maximum comfort the Land Rider bicycle also has a suspension seating designed specifically for men and women as well as an upright frame allowing you to look ahead and eliminate back tension. Appreciating the outdoors is easy and exciting once again with the Land Rider Bike.
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Rev the engine first, usually to an engine speed close to the torque peak. Sometimes a few runs are required to find the best engine speed for launching. Each subsequent shift is performed at an engine speed so that the next gear will be solidly in the power band, usually at or near the torque peak again.\n\n\nDrop the clutch 90% and ride the remaining 10% for a second or two in order to minimize wheelspin and transmission shock, so that as much power as possible is transferred into forward motion.
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Speed and flexibility count.
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frequency doesn't change, wavelength increases, velocity increases
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without being modified I would say the Ducati it goes way past 200 mph, very quickly
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Try Breezer.   7 & 8 speed internal hubs.
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throw = the distance the gear lever moves inbetween gears, the short shifter reduces the gear change times slightly by reducing the distance you need to move the gear lever.\n\nWill improve acceleration, but all depends on how quickly the driver can press and release the clutch as well as changing gear