How to Shift Gears on a Mountain Bike: Tips for a Smooth Ride
To shift gears on a mountain bike, you use the shifters located on the handlebars, which control the derailleur system. To shift to a higher gear, press the right shifter, which will move the chain up the sprockets towards the larger gears. To shift to a lower gear, press the left shifter, which will move the chain down the sprockets towards the smaller gears. It’s important to time each shift with the right amount of pedaling force and to avoid shifting under a heavy load to prevent damage to the chain and derailleur system.