Need help with my Bike and gear

snowskyflake97

Hello guys. I am very new to biking. I bought myself a bike and I didn't know they came along with stuff. Like on the left and right handles of my bike are signs I don't understand. What do they mean and how do I use them? Secondly, I have these things that I don't know how to use. They look like gloves but I don't know how to wear 'em. No one in my place knows how to handle stuff like this and if they ever know how to ride a bike they literally only know "RIDING A BIKE". Hahaha. Advanced Merry Christmas guys

JGTR

The "gloves" are probably wrist protectors/supports. Thumb goes through the hole and wrap the rest around your wrist. Bin them, not needed.

The levers are gears, ride along and move them and see what happens, it should be self explanatory. The signs just let you know what gear you are in although in reality they are pointless.

snowskyflake97

I see. Thank you dear sir. Any suggestions where I can read more about how to cycle properly and stuff?

mattyfez

It will be well worth doing one of these courses:
https://bikeability.org.uk/

And some reading here:
http://www.bicycling.com/training/beginners/ultimate-beginners-guide-bicycling

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/getting-started-guides/Pages/getting-started-cycling.aspx

cooldad

I have no idea what those things are, but not wrist protectors. Maybe better pictures.

The Rookie

Agree, some light when taking the photo will help.

The left shifter (no numbers) shifts the gears on the front by the pedals, the one on the right with numbers is for the rear.

snowskyflake97

I see. Thank you for the help guys!