Essentials Flashcards
1
Q
What’s are most important things
A
- Helmet
- Never ride alone
- Take care of your bike
2
Q
What are the two different bikes
A
Mountain bike
Road bike
3
Q
What are the biggest difference between the two bikes
A
- shocks
- frame
- gears
- handlebars
- breaks
- tyres
4
Q
How do you pick the right bike
A
- type of expedition
- cost of bike
- size of bike
- test if possible
5
Q
Important equipment
A
- helmet
- breaks
- saddlebag
- tyres
- steps
6
Q
Important aspects of helmets
A
- must be comfortable
- quality
- ventilation
- shock distribution
- after fall -> replace helmet
7
Q
What are the different types of breaks
A
- V breaks
- Disk breaks
8
Q
What are the pros and cons of v breaks
A
Pros
- easy to adjust
- cheap
- light
Cons
- short lifespan
- overheats and wears down
- if you’re heavy it breaks harder
- affected by dust,ground and mud
9
Q
Pros and cons of Diskbreaks
A
Pros
- breaks easily and faster
- unaffected by ground, dust and mud
- doesn’t overheat quick
Cons
- more expensive
- can’t adjust by yourself
- (usually) heavier
- causes more accidents
10
Q
What different pedals do you have ?
A
- normal
- mtb
- rb
11
Q
Different types of tyres
A
- mountain bike (more grip, more control)
- road bike (little grip, easier fall, punctures easily)
- slicks (tar road, little resistance)
12
Q
What comes in a saddle bag
A
- patch kit
- tyre levers
- spoke key
- multi tool
- tube
- co2 bomb
13
Q
What is in a patch kit
A
Glue Sand paper Patches Why wouldn’t you bring it? Needs water Tubeless tires You have an extra tube
14
Q
Tire levers
A
Very important
Always used to replace a tube
Don’t use a stick
15
Q
Tubes
A
Comfortable
Quick repair
