ABOUT GEARS
ABOUT SHIFTERS
Shift
DOWN
to a lower gear
This will decrease resistance
and make pedaling easier.
Moves the chain on the chainrings
next to the front gears and pedals.
The lower the number, the easier
your gear will be!
Shift
UP
to a higher gear
Your legs shouldn’t be moving
too fast. This will increase your
resistance.
Located on the right side of
your bike, and near the pedals.
Located on your handlebars
and are used to change
gears.
GOING UPHILL
GOING DOWNHILL
ALL ABOUT GEARING
Gears can be a little intimidating when you’re first learning to ride. The benefit of knowing
when to shift your gears, depending on where you are, is the difference between a
comfortable ride and a hassle.
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GEARS
SHIFTERS
Keep pedaling as you shift
Shift only one gear or click
at a time
Don’t double shift
TIP
SHIFTING GEARS
LEFT
SHIFTER
Moves the chain on the cogs on
the back wheel and the rear gears.
RIGHT
SHIFTER
TRADITIONALLY..
THESE CYCLEKIDS BIKES HAVE (1) 8-SPEED TWIST SHIFTER
ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR
To shift gears, twist the grip
forward & backward
20”
24”
26”
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