How to repair a bicycle - Quiz
  • 1. What is the first step when repairing a bicycle?
A) Inspect the bike for damage
B) Remove the wheels
C) Apply lubricant
D) Tighten all the bolts
  • 2. What tool is essential for removing and installing tires?
A) Screwdriver
B) Hammer
C) Tire levers
D) Wrench
  • 3. What does PSI stand for when inflating tires?
A) Pounds per square inch
B) Power supply input
C) Pressure standard index
D) Pneumatic safety indicator
  • 4. What is the purpose of a derailleur?
A) To shift gears
B) To absorb shocks
C) To brake
D) To steer
  • 5. What type of lubricant is best for a bicycle chain?
A) Motor oil
B) Cooking oil
C) WD-40
D) Chain-specific lubricant
  • 6. What is the function of brake pads?
A) To protect the tires
B) To create friction to stop the bike
C) To hold the brake cable
D) To make the bike look good
  • 7. What tool is used to tighten spokes?
A) Crescent wrench
B) Spoke wrench
C) Allen wrench
D) Pipe wrench
  • 8. What is 'truing' a wheel?
A) Replacing the spokes
B) Adding air to the tire
C) Making the wheel round and straight
D) Cleaning the rim
  • 9. What is a common cause of chain skipping?
A) Worn chain or cassette
B) Broken brake lever
C) Loose handlebars
D) Flat tire
  • 10. What is the purpose of bar tape?
A) To protect the handlebars from rust
B) To make the bike more aerodynamic
C) To attach lights
D) To provide grip and comfort
  • 11. What should you check if your brakes are squealing?
A) Brake pad alignment and condition
B) Handlebar height
C) Tire pressure
D) Chain lubrication
  • 12. What does 'indexed shifting' mean?
A) Each click shifts to a specific gear
B) Shifting only on hills
C) Automatic shifting
D) Shifting without using your hands
  • 13. What type of wrench is best for pedals?
A) Allen wrench
B) Pedal wrench
C) Torque wrench
D) Adjustable wrench
  • 14. What part connects the handlebars to the fork?
A) Crankset
B) Stem
C) Headset
D) Frame
  • 15. What is the purpose of the headset?
A) Allows the fork to rotate smoothly
B) Connects the handlebars to the seat
C) Absorbs shocks
D) Attaches the wheels to the frame
  • 16. What is the crankset?
A) The pedals and chainrings
B) The seat
C) The handlebars
D) The brakes
  • 17. What does it mean to bleed hydraulic brakes?
A) Tightening the brake cables
B) Removing air bubbles from the brake lines
C) Replacing the brake pads
D) Adding air to the tires
  • 18. What tool is required to remove a cassette?
A) Allen wrench set
B) Cassette removal tool and chain whip
C) Hammer and chisel
D) Screwdriver set
  • 19. What is the correct chain length?
A) As short as possible
B) Long enough to shift into all gears without binding or excessive slack
C) Always 110 links
D) Measured by the bike's frame size
  • 20. What is the purpose of a torque wrench?
A) To cut cables
B) To remove rust
C) To measure tire pressure
D) To tighten bolts to a specific tightness
  • 21. What is the purpose of rim tape?
A) To add color to the wheels
B) To make the rims shiny
C) To hold the tire on the rim
D) To protect the inner tube from the spoke holes
  • 22. What is the first thing to check if your bike won't shift?
A) Cable tension
B) Seat height
C) Tire pressure
D) Brake pad wear
  • 23. What is a common cause of flat tires?
A) Loose handlebars
B) Puncture from a sharp object
C) Rusty chain
D) Worn-out seat
  • 24. What type of patch is recommended for repairing a tube?
A) Duct tape
B) Hot patch
C) Electrical tape
D) Cold patch
  • 25. What is the best way to clean a bicycle frame?
A) Brake cleaner
B) Acetone
C) Gasoline
D) Soap and water
  • 26. What is the function of the bottom bracket?
A) Holds the cables in place
B) Attaches the handlebars to the fork
C) Connects the seat to the frame
D) Houses the bearings for the crankset
  • 27. What does a slipping seatpost indicate?
A) A loose chain
B) Insufficient seatpost clamp tightness
C) A flat tire
D) Worn brake pads
  • 28. When should you replace your chain?
A) When it starts to rust
B) Every time you wash your bike
C) When it reaches a certain level of stretch, measured by a chain checker tool
D) Every year, regardless of use
  • 29. What is the purpose of quick-release skewers?
A) To allow for easy wheel removal
B) To adjust brake tension
C) To hold the handlebars in place
D) To attach fenders
  • 30. What is the best way to store a bicycle?
A) In a dry, protected area
B) With the tires deflated
C) Upside down
D) Out in the rain
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