AY Honors/Bicycle Maintenance/Answer Key

Bicycle Maintenance

Skill Level

1

Year

2012

Version

22.12.2024

Approval authority

South American Division

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.

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