IPMBA Police Cyclist Course
questions and answers graded A+
The drive train of a derailleur bike is comprised of: - correct answer ✔✔Shifters, Cassette, front
and rear derailleurs, crankset, and chain
The most practical type of bicycle for public safety cycling is: - correct answer ✔✔Mountain
To initially set saddle height, try to achieve approximately _____leg extension - correct answer
✔✔85%
IPMBA highly recommends that wheels used on public safety bicycles have at least
________spokes - correct answer ✔✔36
Of all factors involved with fitting a bicycle to a rider, which is considered the most important -
correct answer ✔✔Frame size
The purpose of pedal retention is to: - correct answer ✔✔1. Keep cyclist feet on the pedals
when going up and over obstacles
2. Improve pedaling efficiency
3. Assist the rider in achieving the desired "good spin" of 75 to 100 pedal revolutions per minute
The single leg bottom bracket kickstand is the best choice for public safety cyclists. - correct
answer ✔✔False (The single leg bottom bracket is not the best choice for public safety cyclist
Uniforms worn by public safety cyclist are often made with wicking material because - correct
answer ✔✔It pulls moisture away from the body
questions and answers graded A+
The drive train of a derailleur bike is comprised of: - correct answer ✔✔Shifters, Cassette, front
and rear derailleurs, crankset, and chain
The most practical type of bicycle for public safety cycling is: - correct answer ✔✔Mountain
To initially set saddle height, try to achieve approximately _____leg extension - correct answer
✔✔85%
IPMBA highly recommends that wheels used on public safety bicycles have at least
________spokes - correct answer ✔✔36
Of all factors involved with fitting a bicycle to a rider, which is considered the most important -
correct answer ✔✔Frame size
The purpose of pedal retention is to: - correct answer ✔✔1. Keep cyclist feet on the pedals
when going up and over obstacles
2. Improve pedaling efficiency
3. Assist the rider in achieving the desired "good spin" of 75 to 100 pedal revolutions per minute
The single leg bottom bracket kickstand is the best choice for public safety cyclists. - correct
answer ✔✔False (The single leg bottom bracket is not the best choice for public safety cyclist
Uniforms worn by public safety cyclist are often made with wicking material because - correct
answer ✔✔It pulls moisture away from the body
