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In this video Nigel gives a vital insight into the selection and use of the right gear for every situation. Remember, however, that each bike is different and selected gears for your bike may well differ from Nigel's nifty 600cc machine. The point here is that the gear you select is sufficiently flexible to achieve the aim of accelerating or slowing down smoothly and without stressing either yourself or the machinery.