How to Effortlessly Shift Gears on a Mountain Bike
To shift gears on a mountain bike, use the gear shifters located on the handlebars. The right shifter controls the rear gears, while the left shifter controls the front gears. To shift to a higher gear, use your right hand to push the shifter lever away from you, and to shift to a lower gear, use your right hand to pull the lever towards you. To shift the front gears, use your left hand in the same way. It’s important to shift gears while pedaling forward and to ease up on your pedaling while shifting to reduce stress on the chain and gears.