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A bicycle gear is an essential part of your drivetrain. Whether you want to shift smoothly on your road bike, need extra grip on your mountain bike, or are giving your city bike a maintenance check, the right bicycle gears make all the difference. At Hollandbikeshop, you will find a wide range of bicycle gears, from individual rear gears to complete cassettes and cranksets. 
 

What is a Bicycle Gear?

A bicycle gear is a toothed metal or plastic disc that transmits the power from your pedals through the chain to the rear wheel. This ensures that you move forward. You have a front gear located at the bottom bracket and a rear gear that is mounted on the rear hub or cassette. By shifting between different bicycle gears, you adjust the pedaling resistance, making it easier to ride uphill or gain speed on flat roads.
 

What Types of Bicycle Gears Are There?

There are various options for bicycle gears, depending on your bike and riding style:
•    Front Gears: These are located at the bottom bracket and determine the gear ratio together with the chainring. A single, double, or even triple crankset is possible.
•    Rear Gears: These can be attached in different ways. A rear gear cassette is used on modern road bikes and mountain bikes with a derailleur. A rear freewheel is more commonly found on older or simpler city bikes. For sporty bikes, there is a sport freewheel, which runs smoother and shifts faster.
•    Specific Hub Systems: For hub gears, there are specific gears, such as the Shimano Nexus rear gear for city bikes and e-bikes, the Sturmey Archer rear gear for classic hub gears, and the Sram rear gear for modern gear hubs. High-end options like the Rohloff rear gear or the Enviolo rear gear offer smooth transitions and long durability. For bikes with a belt drive, there is the Beltdrive rear gear, which is more durable and easier to maintain than a chain gear.
•    Material Choice: Steel bicycle gears are durable and inexpensive, while aluminum is lighter and more expensive. Titanium is used in high-end models due to its combination of strength and low weight.
•    Gear Ratios: More teeth mean a heavier gear, ideal for speed. Fewer teeth make climbing easier.

For road bikes, larger bicycle gears are often used for speed. Mountain bikers opt for wider cassettes with smaller steps between gears for grip and control. City bikes and e-bikes often use a single gear combination for simplicity and durability.
 

What Should You Consider When Buying a Bicycle Gear?

The right bicycle gear for your bike depends on a few key factors:
•    Size and Number of Teeth: How many teeth do you need? A front gear typically has between 30 and 53 teeth, while a rear gear varies from 11 to 36 teeth or more.
•    Compatibility: Not every chainring fits every bike. Check whether your bike has a cassette or freewheel and whether the number of gears matches.
•    Material and Durability: Aluminum wears out faster but is lighter, while steel is sturdier but heavier. For long durability, choose titanium or hardened steel.
•    Use and Maintenance: For daily use in the city, a sturdy, low-maintenance bicycle gear is ideal. For sporty riders, weight and precision matter more.
By regularly cleaning your bicycle gears and timely replacing the chain, you extend the lifespan of your components.
 

The Best Brands for Bicycle Gears

There are many brands that produce high-quality bicycle gears, each with its own specialties:
•    Shimano – Wide range for road, mountain, and city bikes. Good price-quality ratio.
•    Sram – Popular among mountain bikers and gravel riders. Lightweight and innovative.
•    Sturmey Archer – Known for gears for hub gears and classic bikes.
•    SunRace – Affordable and durable options for both cassettes and individual gears.
•    Rohloff & Enviolo – High-end solutions for hub gears with stepless or precise shifting options.

Looking for a robust and durable bicycle gear? Then Shimano and SunRace are good choices. For performance and lightweight gears, Sram and titanium options are worth considering.
 

Buy Bicycle Gears at Hollandbikeshop.com

At Hollandbikeshop, you will find the largest assortment of bicycle gears, from individual gears to complete sets. With fast delivery and competitive prices, you always have the right parts at home. Check out our selection and order directly!