Front & Rear Derailleur
What does the front derailleur do?
The front derailleur shoves the chain off one chain ring to the next. This adjust the efficiency and difficulty of peddling.
Where can cables be found?
Connected to handbrakes.
What should be the first thing you do when fixing a flat?
The first thing you have to do is remove the wheel from the frame.
What is a slipped chain? Does normally require tools to fix?
A chain that has slipped off the cogset or chainring and doesn't normally require tools to fix.
Name something that should be in a Flat kit.
spare tubes, tire levers, and a pump or CO2 cartridge
How should cage rotation be checked? (Front Derailleur)
Outer edge of cage should be parallel to chain rings.
What do calipers do and where can they be found?
Calipers create friction on the tires and prevent them from spinning, therefore, brakes the bike. It is found on top of the front and/or back wheel.
What is another why to fix a flat if you don't have a spare inner tube? What are the disadvantages?
A patch. Sometimes patches don’t stick well to high-pressure road bike tires, so this is definitely a short-term solution for a tire puncture
How do you fix a slipped chain?
Put the chain back on, place it on the bottom groove of the rear cog, then slip it over the top of the front chainring. Turn the pedal forward carefully to pull the chain around the chainring and back onto the cogset.
What are tire levers used for?
Tire levers help you pry your tire off the rim of your wheel when you’re fixing a flat.
What does turning the barrel adjuster do on the rear derailleur?
Helps us line up the derailleur and cogs.
How many centimeters of rubber are supposed to be on each brake pad?
~ 0.6 cm
What is a Rim strip? What are Spokes?
Rim strip = It’s to protect the bicycle wheel's inner tube from spoke holes.
Spokes = Spokes are the connecting rods between the bicycle hub and the rim.
Why do skipping chain happen?
A chain that skips every so often is most likely harboring a tight link. (a stiff link, can't bend around the chainring)
Why is the multitool an important tool to bring?
Can handle a surprisingly wide variety of repairs and its versatility makes it a good value.
How should the cage location be checked? (Front Derailleur)
The outer edge should line up with chain rings.
How far away from the tire should brake pads be?
~ 0.6 cm
What is a pinch flat? What is causing it? How do you fix it?
Occurs when the tube is pinched between the tire and the rim and becomes punctured. If you are repeatedly getting pinch flats, it means that your tire pressure is too low and/or poor riding technique. To fix this, put more air in your tires.
Why does FCpl Chit hate when her chain slips?
Because now she has to get her hands dirty and fix it. Also because it gives me PTSD.
Name 3 tools that should be included in a multitool.
Allen keys, Chain tools, Spoke wrenches, Torx drivers, and Flatheads and Phillips screwdrivers.
What do you do if you hear any sound when changing gears to any cog? (Rear Derailleur Indexing)
Turn the barrel adjuster 1/4 of a turn and check again.
How can you tell if the cables need adjusting?
If you squeeze the brake handles and the cable doesn't move, then the cable needs adjusting.
If you are having recurring flat, make note of where the puncture hole is. If the hole is repeatedly occurring on the bottom of the tube, this means?
If the hole is repeatedly occurring on the bottom of the tube, your rim strip might be out of position and the spokes may be to blame.
Why would the chain fall off repeatedly? How would you fix it?
If the chain keeps falling off, it’s probably too long for the bike frame. Remove the extra links using a chain tool.
What are 5 additional repair items for longer rides.
Chain tool, Master chain link, Zip ties, Duct tape, Derailleur hanger and mounting bolts.