Urban Cycling Know-How

Lifestyle · 10 questions

Ten questions on bicycle parts, urban cycling infrastructure, and riding mechanics.

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1. Which brake type presses its pads directly against the braking surface of the rim?

   1. Drum brake
   2. Disc brake
   3. V-brake
   4. Coaster brake
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   C) V-brake

2. Which two parts does a bicycle chain connect in the drivetrain?

   1. Front chainring and rear sprocket
   2. Handlebar and fork
   3. Brake lever and brake pad
   4. Seatpost and saddle
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   A) Front chainring and rear sprocket

3. For a lower gear on a climb, which chainring and sprocket combination is suitable?

   1. Large front chainring and small rear sprocket
   2. Small front chainring and large rear sprocket
   3. Large front chainring and large rear sprocket
   4. Small front chainring and small rear sprocket
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   B) Small front chainring and large rear sprocket

4. Compared with other common bicycle valve types, what is a distinctive feature of a Presta valve?

   1. Spring-loaded valve core
   2. Wide Schrader body
   3. Rubber-sleeved valve core
   4. Narrow body
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   D) Narrow body

5. What hand tool is used to begin lifting a tire bead off a rim?

   1. Chain tool
   2. Hex key
   3. Cone wrench
   4. Tire lever
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   D) Tire lever

6. What type of cycling facility is separated from motor traffic by a physical barrier?

   1. Bike box
   2. Protected bike lane
   3. Shared lane
   4. Bicycle boulevard
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   B) Protected bike lane

7. At an intersection, what is the marked waiting area for cyclists in front of the motor-traffic stop line called?

   1. Bike box
   2. Protected bike lane
   3. Bicycle parking space
   4. Shared lane
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   A) Bike box

8. What does a shared-lane marking indicate where there are no bike-lane lines?

   1. A separate traffic signal for bicycles
   2. A waiting area reserved for bicycles
   3. Bicycles and motor vehicles share the same lane
   4. A protected route reserved for bicycles
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   C) Bicycles and motor vehicles share the same lane

9. When a headlight shines on a bicycle reflector, in which direction does the reflector generally return the light?

   1. Toward the light source
   2. Toward the road surface
   3. Toward the rear wheel
   4. Away from the light source
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   A) Toward the light source

10. Which bicycle part connects the handlebar to the fork steerer?

    1. Front derailleur
    2. Stem
    3. Seatpost
    4. Bottom bracket
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    B) Stem