Shifting performance under load!

[nmhinton]

I hate it when my gears pop in a race even when I'm trying to soft pedal for the shifts, and that is on my analog bike...I am new to ebikes, and imagine that must be a worse issue there. Is there any concensus among experienced ebikers about what components offer the best shifting performance, especially shifting under load, whether intentional or not? Anyone running linkglide? Does it make a big difference? How about AXS vs analog? 11spd or 12spd? What group offers the most bang for the buck as far as shifting (not worried about saving a few grams) Thanks!

 

[VWsurfbum]

Soft pedaling for shifts is the only route in mho, I use GX eagle and have no issues in shifting at all, no different from analogue, just dont try and shift when on the gas?

 

[Alexbn921]

Shimano have far better shifting under load and if your getting new parts get Shimano. Also try to soft pedal as you shift. It will significantly increase the life of your drivetrain.

 

[Barbara_Reed]

Hub gears? Nexus aren't bad, I got that for my disabled husband's trike, as he hadn't ridden a bike for fifty years and wouldn't know what a derailleur was if it bit him on the bum. So I set my trike up the same as his, except mine gets the motor. We ride as a tandem and when he gets tired I do the work for both of us. Eight gears. It does prefer not shifting under load, but you can get away with it.

 

[Gary]

Although probably fine for your mild weather? motor assisted recreational riding Nexus really isn't a durable product for proper off road use in poor conditions on normal mountain bikes. The OP sounds like a drivetrain masher. Combine that with the extra torque of an EMTB and I wouldn't expect a nexus hub to last a year.

OP. Just learn how to change gear smoothly. I very much doubt at the level of racing you're at it's worthwhile trashing drivetrains for results. But if it honestly is. Use a much closer ratio cassette mated with your ideal chainring size.

 

[Mikerb]

a derailleur called "trail anticipation" is your best bet.

 

[Barbara_Reed]

Hi Gary.
When I ride with my man it's nice weather and nice smooth surfaces!
On my own it's not always nice weather but nothing gnarly, and I use a hybrid bike. Think grass and gravel. Worst hazard is the tractor ruts. I guess the big advantage of the hub gear is that it's not getting covered in mud, though.