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Most states define bikes as - correct answer ✔✔Vehicles
When you turn the handle bars to the right you and your bicycle will lean - correct answer
✔✔Left
The first thing you do when you change lanes, make a turn or take over another vehicle is -
correct answer ✔✔Glance over your shoulder
What is the body position for max braking - correct answer ✔✔Pedals at 3 and 8
Butt over rear axle
Index and middle fingers on brake levers
Drive train of a derailleur parts - correct answer ✔✔Shifters
Cassette
Derailleurs (front and back)
Crank set
Chain
A cyclist strives to maintain - correct answer ✔✔Fast pedaling and low pedal force
When riding up a hill or with a strong headwind you should select - correct answer ✔✔Small
chainring
And bigger cog
, Exceptions to riding as far to the right are - correct answer ✔✔Avoiding a hazard
One way street
Passing slow moving vehicles
Best bike for police work - correct answer ✔✔Mountain
Recommended minimum number of spokes - correct answer ✔✔36
Recommended tire type - correct answer ✔✔Combination
Minimum tire width - correct answer ✔✔1.9 inches
Tire should be inflated to - correct answer ✔✔5 psi of max
Rear suspension advantages - correct answer ✔✔Smooth ride and assist with curb ascent and
descent
Rear suspension disadvantages - correct answer ✔✔Absorb pedal energy
More maintenance
Heavy
When choosing a saddle you must - correct answer ✔✔Minimize risk to reproductive health
Purpose of pedal retention is - correct answer ✔✔Keep feet on and improve muscular efficiency
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Most states define bikes as - correct answer ✔✔Vehicles
When you turn the handle bars to the right you and your bicycle will lean - correct answer
✔✔Left
The first thing you do when you change lanes, make a turn or take over another vehicle is -
correct answer ✔✔Glance over your shoulder
What is the body position for max braking - correct answer ✔✔Pedals at 3 and 8
Butt over rear axle
Index and middle fingers on brake levers
Drive train of a derailleur parts - correct answer ✔✔Shifters
Cassette
Derailleurs (front and back)
Crank set
Chain
A cyclist strives to maintain - correct answer ✔✔Fast pedaling and low pedal force
When riding up a hill or with a strong headwind you should select - correct answer ✔✔Small
chainring
And bigger cog
, Exceptions to riding as far to the right are - correct answer ✔✔Avoiding a hazard
One way street
Passing slow moving vehicles
Best bike for police work - correct answer ✔✔Mountain
Recommended minimum number of spokes - correct answer ✔✔36
Recommended tire type - correct answer ✔✔Combination
Minimum tire width - correct answer ✔✔1.9 inches
Tire should be inflated to - correct answer ✔✔5 psi of max
Rear suspension advantages - correct answer ✔✔Smooth ride and assist with curb ascent and
descent
Rear suspension disadvantages - correct answer ✔✔Absorb pedal energy
More maintenance
Heavy
When choosing a saddle you must - correct answer ✔✔Minimize risk to reproductive health
Purpose of pedal retention is - correct answer ✔✔Keep feet on and improve muscular efficiency
