Fixed-gear bicycle - Quiz
Fixed gear bicycle
  • 1. Which bicycle shop in Sacramento is mentioned as carrying fixed-gear bikes?
A) IMINUSD
B) Chrome Industries
C) MASH SF
D) The Bicycle Business
  • 2. Which company based in San Francisco manufactures bags and apparel for bike messengers?
A) Cinelli
B) Chrome Industries
C) Macaframa
D) TRAFIK
  • 3. What is the name of the store in San Jose that caters to the fixed-gear community?
A) IMINUSD
B) MASH SF
C) SMC
D) The Bicycle Business
  • 4. Which Italian bicycle manufacturer collaborates with MASH SF?
A) Cinelli
B) TRAFIK
C) Chrome Industries
D) SMC
  • 5. What specific fixed-gear bike frameset is mentioned as a collaboration between MASH SF and Cinelli?
A) The SMC Freestyle
B) The TRAFIK Speedster
C) The Macaframa Pro
D) Cinelli MASH Histogram
  • 6. Which group from San Francisco releases movies about the fast-paced fixed-gear lifestyle?
A) TRAFIK
B) Macaframa
C) SMC
D) MASH SF
  • 7. Which Los Angeles-based organization describes itself as 'Global Fixed Gear Culture'?
A) SMC
B) Macaframa
C) TRAFIK
D) MASH SF
  • 8. In what year did the crew SMC start as a group of high school kids?
A) 2012
B) 2015
C) 2010
D) 2008
  • 9. Which group is described as the number one blog in the world for Fixed Gear Freestyle bikes?
A) TRAFIK
B) MASH SF
C) SMC
D) Macaframa
  • 10. Which city in California is noted for having a 'rising' fixed-gear community?
A) San Jose
B) San Francisco
C) Sacramento
D) Los Angeles
  • 11. What is the most common setting for formal track races involving fixed-gear bikes?
A) Velodrome
B) Public parks
C) City streets
D) Mountain trails
  • 12. What material is commonly used to construct a velodrome?
A) Concrete or wood
B) Steel or aluminum
C) Plastic or glass
D) Asphalt or gravel
  • 13. What is the name of the motor-paced cycle racing form described in the text?
A) Keirin
B) Scratch
C) Alleycat
D) Omnium
  • 14. Where is the Monstertrack alleycat race held?
A) Tokyo
B) New York City
C) Los Angeles
D) San Francisco
  • 15. In what year did Wolfpack Hustle begin?
A) 2008
B) 2005
C) 2006
D) 1999
  • 16. Which city hosts the Wolfpack Hustle race series?
A) New York City
B) San Francisco
C) Los Angeles
D) Tokyo
  • 17. Which company sponsored Wolfpack Hustle?
A) Castelli
B) Red Bull
C) Adidas
D) Nike
  • 18. What was the name of the Red Bull event held in San Francisco?
A) Monstertrack
B) Ride + Style
C) Mixpression
D) Wolfpack
  • 19. Which city has hosted the Mixpression event nine times?
A) San Francisco
B) Tokyo
C) New York City
D) Los Angeles
  • 20. What is the European competitive form of trick demonstrations called?
A) Track cycling
B) Artistic cycling
C) BMX racing
D) Flatland
  • 21. In addition to foot down, what other game is mentioned as a competition?
A) Bicycle tennis
B) Bike polo
C) Mountain hill climb
D) Cycling tag
  • 22. What did Adventures for the Cure produce in 2006?
A) A professional racing team
B) A velodrome
C) A racing bike
D) A documentary film
  • 23. How many members were in the Adventures for the Cure team at the 2008 Race Across America?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 2
D) 8
  • 24. Besides specialized events, where else are fixed-gear riders commonly seen?
A) Single Speed World Championships
B) Tour de France
C) Olympic swimming finals
D) Triathlon championships
  • 25. In which country are brakeless bicycles illegal to ride on public roads?
A) Brazil
B) Singapore
C) Austria
D) Poland
  • 26. What is required for a bicycle in Australia by law?
A) Two independent brakes
B) At least one functioning brake
C) Rear-view mirrors
D) A bell on every bike
  • 27. According to the text, what is mandatory for bicycles in Brazil?
A) Two independent brakes
B) A specific gear ratio
C) Front and rear lighting
D) Rear-view mirror on the left
  • 28. What is the brake requirement in the province of Ontario, Canada?
A) A rear brake is required
B) Two independent brakes are required
C) No brakes are required
D) Front brakes are optional
  • 29. What happened in Bonn, Germany regarding fixed-gear bicycles?
A) A local court accepted the mechanism as a suitable back brake
B) They were banned entirely
C) Police seized all fixed-gear bikes
D) They were declared mandatory
  • 30. What is the status of brake laws in France?
A) Rarely enforced
B) Only enforced at night
C) Non-existent
D) Strictly enforced
  • 31. What does the UK law state about fixed-gear bicycles on public highways?
A) They must be equipped with a braking system on the front wheel
B) They must have only a rear brake
C) They are completely illegal
D) They require no brakes at all
  • 32. What exception does the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission make regarding bicycle sales?
A) Electric bicycles
B) Mountain bikes
C) Children's bicycles
D) Track bicycles
  • 33. In Sweden, what is required for bikes when it is dark outside?
A) Lights facing forward and back
B) A bell on every wheel
C) Two independent sets of brakes
D) A horn
  • 34. Which item is required by law for bicycles in Italy?
A) Amber reflectors on pedals
B) A horn
C) A blinking light
D) A rear-view mirror
  • 35. In the Republic of Korea, what is required to ride a bike in public?
A) Reflectors
B) Both front and rear brakes
C) A bell
D) At least one rear brake
  • 36. What is the minimum brake requirement in New Zealand for bicycles made since 1988?
A) No brakes are required
B) Only a front brake
C) Only a rear brake
D) A good front and rear brake
  • 37. What does the Russian Federation require for all bicycles?
A) Reflectors on the sides
B) A rear-view mirror
C) Front and rear lights
D) Working brakes, handlebars, and horns
  • 38. In Spain, where must the bicycle brake system be located?
A) Only the rear wheel
B) Front and rear wheels
C) Only the front wheel
D) On the handlebars
  • 39. What is the requirement in the Netherlands for bicycle brakes?
A) Hand-operated brakes only
B) An adequate brake system
C) Only a front brake
D) Two independent brakes
  • 40. What is considered a main attraction of a fixed-gear bicycle regarding its physical properties?
A) Integrated braking system
B) Low weight
C) High durability of tires
D) Advanced gear shifting
  • 41. How does the chain wear on a fixed-gear bike compared to a derailleur system?
A) It wears out faster
B) It does not wear out at all
C) It wears out slower
D) It wears out at the same rate
  • 42. Which drivetrain is described as being the most mechanically efficient?
A) Internal gear hub
B) Single-speed freewheel
C) Fixed-gear
D) Derailleur-based
  • 43. What is a major risk when riding a fixed-gear bike in slippery conditions?
A) The gears will shift unexpectedly
B) Increased risk of loss of control
C) The tires will deflate instantly
D) The chain is more likely to snap
  • 44. What happens if a cyclist used to a freewheel tries to coast on a fixed-gear bike?
A) It can lead to a kick to the trailing leg
B) The chain falls off
C) The bike switches to reverse
D) The bike automatically slows down
  • 45. What happens when the pedals of a converted fixed-gear road bike strike the road?
A) Loss of control
B) Improved traction
C) The pedals break off
D) Increased speed
  • 46. How do proper track bikes avoid pedal strike during cornering?
A) By using smaller pedals
B) By having a higher bottom bracket
C) By using wider tires
D) By using shorter cranks
  • 47. What is cited as the most obvious disadvantage of a fixed-gear bicycle?
A) Lack of multiple gears
B) High maintenance costs
C) Slow speed
D) Heavy weight
  • 48. Why is riding a fixed-gear bicycle on uneven mountainous terrain challenging?
A) The brakes are not strong enough
B) The chain is too long
C) The rider cannot adjust gearing to match the terrain
D) The frame is too flexible
  • 49. What type of geometry characterizes dedicated fixed-gear road bicycles?
A) Relaxed road geometry.
B) Steep track geometry.
C) Mountain bike geometry.
D) Unicycle geometry.
  • 50. Where is it generally considered dangerous to use the skidding technique?
A) At low speeds.
B) On a flat straight road.
C) During cornering.
D) While riding uphill.
  • 51. Which direction does a lockring on a track-bike hub tighten?
A) Counter-clockwise
B) Downward
C) Clockwise
D) Upward
  • 52. What is the primary function of a lockring on a track hub?
A) Adjusts the chain tension
B) Aligns the wheel frame
C) Increases gear ratio
D) Prevents the sprocket from unscrewing
  • 53. Which type of bicycle frames are considered most straightforward to convert to fixed gear?
A) Suspension frames
B) Folding frames
C) Vertical dropouts
D) Horizontal dropouts
  • 54. What is the 'rotafix' method used for?
A) Adjusting the seat height
B) Securely installing the sprocket
C) Cleaning the chain
D) Lubricating the bearings
  • 55. What can be used to improve the security of a sprocket on a converted hub?
A) Tape
B) Glue
C) Thread sealer
D) Water
  • 56. What is an eccentric bottom bracket used for on a vertical dropout frame?
A) Changing the gear ratio
B) Reducing pedal weight
C) Adjusting chain tension
D) Fixing the wheel alignment
  • 57. What can be filed to increase the chances of finding a magic gear?
A) Chain links
B) Dropouts
C) Axle threads
D) Sprocket teeth
  • 58. What component is used to help find a magic gear besides filing?
A) Extra long bolts
B) Metal washers
C) Rubber spacers
D) Chain half link
  • 59. What is the standard chainline measurement for matched track component groupsets?
A) 50 mm
B) 38 mm
C) 42 mm
D) 45 mm
  • 60. What is a major risk if the chain falls between the rear sprocket and the spokes?
A) Bent handlebar
B) Slipped pedals
C) Broken crank arms
D) Wrecked frame
  • 61. Which hub is specifically mentioned as being better suited for conversions with a chainline greater than standard?
A) Shimano Dura-Ace
B) Campagnolo Record
C) White Industries' ENO
D) SRAM Omnium
  • 62. How can you move the chainring outboard using the bottom bracket?
A) Removing the lockrings
B) Tightening the crank bolts
C) Placing thin spacers under the right-hand cup
D) Replacing the chain
  • 63. Which company makes a suitable 1/16" spacer for bottom bracket adjustment?
A) White Industries
B) Shimano
C) Goldtec
D) Sturmey-Archer
  • 64. Which type of chain is less likely to derail due to limited lateral flexibility?
A) Traditional full bushing type.
B) Variable tension chains.
C) Hollow-pin racing chains.
D) Elastic rubber chains.
  • 65. How often should the chain be lubricated?
A) Daily.
B) Every ten miles.
C) Once a year.
D) Monthly.
  • 66. What is the recommended tightness for a chain on a road-ridden fixed gear?
A) Loose enough to sag.
B) Tight enough to snap.
C) Very loose for smoother pedaling.
D) No visible slack.
  • 67. Why should tire condition be observed?
A) To see if they are the right color.
B) To check for speed rating.
C) To ensure they spin silently.
D) For possible puncture locations.
  • 68. Which subculture are fixed-gear bicycles often associated with?
A) Punk
B) Hipster
C) Goth
D) Skater
  • 69. Which webtoon helped make fixed-gear bikes popular in Korea?
A) Pedal Power
B) Fixed Life
C) Wind Breaker
D) Seoul Gears
  • 70. In what year was the webtoon 'Wind Breaker' launched?
A) 2015
B) 2010
C) 2007
D) 2013
  • 71. Where are many of the cheap steel frames for Australian fixies manufactured?
A) Vietnam
B) India
C) Japan
D) China
  • 72. How do Australian online stores compete with brick and mortar stores?
A) Free repair services
B) Custom paint jobs
C) Undercutting prices
D) Higher quality frames
  • 73. In what year did activists start organizing Fixed Gear Moscow?
A) 2010
B) 2014
C) 2007
D) 2013
  • 74. What online platform was used to form the original Fixed Gear Moscow community?
A) Twitter
B) Reddit
C) Facebook
D) LiveJournal
  • 75. What kind of races does Fixed Gear Moscow organize?
A) Alleycat races
B) Mountain climbs
C) Endurance marathons
D) Velodrome sprints
  • 76. What organization co-organized the race on the Boulevard ring in Moscow?
A) Red Bull
B) A local university
C) The local cycling union
D) The Russian Ministry of Sport
  • 77. What was the approximate distance of the Red Bull Fixed gear Boulevard race?
A) 100 kilometers
B) 10 kilometers
C) 50 kilometers
D) 25 kilometers
  • 78. Which Swedish city is Komet Club Rouler based in?
A) Gothenburg
B) Malmö
C) Uppsala
D) Stockholm
  • 79. What is the name of the largest alley cat in Sweden according to Cog Magazine?
A) Fista Sthlm
B) Svart Katt
C) Pista Malmø
D) Komet Club Rouler
  • 80. Which city is home to the club Pista Malmø?
A) Stockholm
B) Malmö
C) Kiruna
D) Gothenburg
  • 81. What is the name of the informal fixed gear bicycle club in Stockholm?
A) Fista Sthlm
B) Komet Club Rouler
C) Pista Malmø
D) Svart Katt
  • 82. What feeling does riding a bike impart to the rider, according to a Stockholm interviewee?
A) Aggression
B) Exclusivity
C) Competition
D) Freedom
  • 83. Why might riding brakeless be a factor in the popularity of fixies?
A) Lower maintenance costs
B) Minor rebellion
C) Better braking control
D) Higher safety
  • 84. What is the name of the 2012 film that features a fixed-gear bike as a central plot device?
A) Premium Rush
B) Fixed Gear NYC
C) The Tour
D) Alleycat
  • 85. What specific type of frame does Wilee ride in the film Premium Rush?
A) Steel-frame
B) Aluminum frame
C) Titanium frame
D) Carbon-fiber frame
  • 86. Who was the founder of the Tour de France who famously defended the use of fixed-gear bikes?
A) Joseph Gordon-Levitt
B) Wilee
C) Henri Desgrange
D) The New York cycling commissioner
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