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