2012 Gazelle Luzern Excellent – Shimano Nexus Premium eight speed gear

1st and 2nd gear are for extreme conditions (cycling in snow, grass, uphill)
3rd gear is the normal take-off gear.
4th gear can be skipped, can be used for normal cycling with heavy headwind.
5th gear is for normal cycling or with a headwind.
6th gear is for normal cycling
7th and 8th gear is for fast cycling, under downhill or tailwind conditions.