Bike Maintenance

What is the best defense against loose components?

• Bringing a bike multitool
• Wearing a helmet
• Checking the ABC's before every ride
• Riding carefully

What does A stand for in the ABC's of pre-ride inspection?

• Alignment
• Accelerator
• Air
• Axles

How can you check if your tires are properly inflated?

• Attach a bike pump to the tire
• Push down on the top of the tire with your palm
• Look at the tire pressure gauge
• Ask a friend to check

What is the recommended tire pressure (PSI) for most bike tires?

• 20 PSI
• 60 PSI
• 40 PSI
• 80 PSI

What should you check while you're checking the air in your tires?

• Quick-release levers and thru axles
• Pedals
• Chain and gears
• Brake pads

What does B stand for in the ABC's of pre-ride inspection?

• Batteries
• Bolts
• Bearings
• Brakes

How can you test your brakes?

• Squeeze the front and rear brake levers
• Push the bike forward
• Kick the brakes
• Shake the bike

What should you do to make sure your brakes are gripping well?

• Replace the brake pads
• Test the braking action on the front and rear brakes independently
• Lubricate the brake pads
• Clean the brake pads

What does C stand for in the ABC's of pre-ride inspection?

• Cassette
• Crankset
• Cables
• Chain

How can you check if your chain runs smoothly through the cassette and derailleur?

• Lift the bike off the ground
• Push the bike forward
• Turn the pedal forwards
• Turn the pedal backwards