Shimano hub gear newbie question

JCJC
JCJC Posts: 162
edited April 2014 in Commuting general
As you supposed to keep peddling or coast when you change gears on these or does it not matter? Can I change gears when stationary? Shimano Nexus 3speed hub. Many thanks!

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Keep pedalling or coast, but if you keep pedalling ease off the torque to smooth the shift.

    Yes you can change gear stationary, one of the main advantages of hub gears.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • JCJC
    JCJC Posts: 162
    Thank you ! I wanted to check before I tried it !
  • JCJC
    JCJC Posts: 162
    Wow - these gears are smooth!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    As they should be! Glad you are enjoying it!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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