I have a GIANT CYPRESS and I'm still confused about gearing. On the left I have 3 numbers, on the right I have 7 numbers- I'm usually at left 2 and 3 right. I am at the park {MARINE PARK in Brooklyn}a lot and faster riders pass me often! That's OK..I'll get up to speed eventually but as they pass me I can hear a 'whir, whir' gear sound..am I supposed to be hearing that sound too as I bike faster? Please tell me how I need to set my bike for a casual, park ride. I street ride less than a mile to get to the park. I feel at times that my gears are too loose if you know what I mean...like I'm pedaling but the spin feels too easy.
Thanks