Bicycle Maintenance: Answer Key

Overview & requirementsAnswer Key

1. Explain the type of bicycle needed for each situation:

1a. Urban area

1b. Paved road

1c. Dirt road

2. Identify and explain the function of each of the following parts:

2a. Frame

2b. Wheel

2c. Fork

2d. Handlebar

2e. Seat

2f. Chain

2g. Brake

2h. Tire

2i. Front derailleur

2j. Rear derailleur

2k. Cassette

2l. Rim

2m. Stainless Steel Flexible V-brake Cable

2n. Hand Brake

2o. Suspension Fork

2p. Handle Grips

2q. Sprocket

2r. Central Bracket Axle

2s. Pedal

2t. Crankset

2u. Chainring

2v. Gearbox

2w. Spokes

2x. Seatpost

2y. Shock Absorbers

3. Identify and change the brake pads and differentiate each brake model:

3a. Tire

3b. Coaster

3c. Disc

4. What is the importance of keeping the brake cables lubricated and adjusted?

5. Install a gear system on a bicycle, or disassemble, lubricate and adjust one you already have. Then explain the reason for the lubrication and adjustment.

6. Identify three different types of rims and explain the differences and qualities for each type of bicycle and terrain.

7. Place the spokes in the rim and align them correctly.

8. Demonstrate how to find holes in the inner tube. Patch them by showing the proper equipment to perform this service.

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10. What type of oil should be used in chains, discs and sprockets?

11. There are two types of pedals, sprocket and sprocketless. Explain and demonstrate the differences, how to change them, how to lubricate them and how to care for each one.

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12. How is the fork attached to the handlebar? Demonstrate the different types of handlebars and forks.

13. Know the size of the bicycle and the proper height of the seat and handlebar for each person.

14. Intern in a bicycle shop for at least 15 days and give a report of what happened during your time there.

References

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