Pedal lightly while preparing to shift
Use the left shifter for the front gears
Use the right shifter for the rear gears
Shift to a lower gear for uphill riding
Shift to a higher gear for flat roads or downhill riding
Ease pressure on the pedals while shifting
Move the shifter one gear at a time
Keep pedaling smoothly after the shift
Avoid shifting under heavy load
Practice shifting in a safe area before riding regularly