Originally Posted by
Flying Merkel
The left side lever shifts the front derailluer, the right shifts the rear. Sound like it needs a tune-up and adjustment at the very least. My old Varsity was never the easiest bike to shift.
My advice to beginners is to get a good quality tire pump with gauge. Many of the bikes I see around here are rolling around on under-inflated tires.
Tire pump is a no-brainer for me. Want one that attaches to the frame. But I also need patch kits, wrenches, and I don't know what else.