Parts of the Bike 1
These make the bike stop
Brakes!
What is the rubber part on the handlebars where you place your hands?
Grips
When checking your tires, they should feel
Firm
What do you always need to wear to ride with NBW?
A Helmet
Name 3 tools on the tool board
Wrenches (Size 8-17)
Screw drivers - flat head and phillips head
Allen Key - Tri tool
Socket wrench - tri tool
Pliers
Spokes!
This is made of rubber, sits inside the TIRE and holds air.
The inner tube! (or tube)
What should you do if you have a flat tire?
Replace or patch the Inner Tube
You have to be_____ to cars while riding in the bike lane
Predictable and Visible
Name 3 categories of modern bikes
Mountain bikes
Road Bikes
Hybrid BikesBMX/Freestyle bikes
Cruisers
What parts make up the Frame?
Top tube, bottom tube, seat tube, head tube, chains stays and seat stays.
This holds the grips, shifters, and brake levers
Handlebars!
How do you know if your brakes need to be adjusted?
1) If they feel too loose, if the lever pulls all the way to the handlebar, the wheel doesn't stop fast enough
2) They feel too tight- the pads rub the wheels
What are 2 things that help you stay visible while riding?
Lights
Bright Colors
Reflective gear
What tool(s) do you need to cut housing?
Cable cutters
Pick
What happens when you shift gears?
The derailleur moves the chain to a different cog.
Name 3 parts of the Brake System
What are the steps of patching a tube? Name 3
1) Remove the tube from the tire
2) Check tire and rim for source of puncture-remove
3) Find hole - can use water bucket, and mark it
4) Score (srape) with sand paper
5) Thin layer of rubber cement/patch glue
6) allow to dry
7) Press patch firmly, esp around the edges
How do you know your helmet is the right size and is adjusted correctly?
Snug but not too tight
2 fingers between the helmet and your eyebrows
Vs - straps are even on both sides
1 finger can fit between your neck and the buckle
What is the name of the bike with a giant front wheel and a small back wheel?
(Invented 1870)
What do the ball bearings do?
To allow the rotating parts of the bike to spin smoothly
What is the roll of the Drive Train?
Make the bike go!
What should you regularly do to your chain?
Clean and lubricate/oil!
What is the ABC Quick-Check?
Check:
Air- Tire pressure
Brakes - front and back
Chain/Cogs/Cranks - Drivetrain runs smoothly and looks to be in good shape
Quick - All quick release levers are closed
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