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