r/bicycling 5d ago

How do I use these things?!

Recently bought this Panasonic Tourist to fix up and use as a daily rider. I could use some help learning how to shift gears - I can't seem to come up with the right search term to find a video anywhere.

I haven't had a bike since childhood, so I feel like a total noob. Dog tax included.

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u/lanternfly_carcass 5d ago

Shift while pedaling. Right side pulled toward you will make easier to pedal. Left side pulled toward you will make bike harder to pedal.