Name that Bicycle Part Quiz - Do You Know Your Bicycle Parts?

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Have you noticed that everyone is a cyclist these days? More and more people are pulling on helmets and pedaling into the bike lane. It makes sense - getting around on two wheels is awesome for your health as well as the environment. However, as all bikers know, things don't always go according to plan. When you're in a pinch, it's great to have some working knowledge of bicycle mechanics. You'll save a bundle and a lot of time if you can do your own repairs.
You don't have to be a Tour de France winner to ace our bike part quiz. We've crafted a series of questions to explore how well you know all the parts and pieces that make up a bicycle. You can put your cycling smarts to the test in the following challenge.
Are you ready to take this quiz for a spin? Let's go!

Jason is currently working on his Master’s of Business Administration at the University of Minnesota. He enjoys studying history, theater, film, and games, and loves trivia - participating yearly in the world’s largest trivia contest.

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Bicycle Part Quiz Questions

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Question 1

This part of the bike extends out of the seat itself and connects the seat to the bike frame. What is the name of this part?

  • A
    Pedal
  • B
    Seat Tube
  • C
    Seat Post
  • D
    Front Derailleur

Question 2

Let's change gears with this question. What is the mechanism located near the pedals that is responsible for changing the front gears?

  • A
    Rear Derailleur
  • B
    Front Brake
  • C
    Tire Valve
  • D
    Front Derailleur

Question 3

The seat post is inserted into this section of the bike frame. What is the section of the bike frame that connects the seat area to the pedal area?

  • A
    Seat Tube
  • B
    Seat Stay
  • C
    Fender
  • D
    Drive Chain

Question 4

It looks like there's a hill coming up. If you wanted to change gears to make the hill easier, what lever on the handlebars would you use?

  • A
    Front brake
  • B
    Front Derailleur
  • C
    Shifter
  • D
    Tire Valve

Question 5

What are the names of the metal wires that run from the hub to the rim of the wheel?

  • A
    Rear Brakes
  • B
    Forks
  • C
    Stems
  • D
    Spokes

Question 6

What is the part of the bike frame that connects the head tube to the pedal mechanism?

  • A
    Down Tube
  • B
    Drive Chain
  • C
    Crossbar
  • D
    Fork

Question 7

Oh no, you have a flat tire! If you wanted to fill up the air in your inner tube, what part would you connect the air pump to?

  • A
    Tire Valve
  • B
    Hub
  • C
    Spoke
  • D
    Brake cable

Question 8

This part of the bike frame connects the rear wheel hub to the pedal mechanism area. What is the name of this bicycle part?

  • A
    Down Tube
  • B
    Front Derailleur
  • C
    Chainstay
  • D
    Brake Cable

Question 9

What is the mechanism located just under the wheel hub that is responsible for changing the rear gears?

  • A
    Chainstay
  • B
    Seat
  • C
    Rear Brake
  • D
    Rear Derailleur

Question 10

What is the name of the part of the bicycle frame that connects the rear wheel hub to the top of the seat tube?

  • A
    Fork
  • B
    Seat Stay
  • C
    Rim
  • D
    Crossbar

Question 11

If you want to start riding your bicycle, to propel it forward you'll need to put your feet on these and exert force.

  • A
    Tire Valves
  • B
    Pedals
  • C
    Drive Chains
  • D
    Chainstays

Question 12

What is the name of the two tubes at the front of the bicycle that are used to attach to the front wheel?

  • A
    Stem
  • B
    Hub
  • C
    Fork
  • D
    Bell

Question 13

This part of the bicycle connects the top of the seat tube to the head tube. What is the name of this horizontal part of the bike frame?

  • A
    Crossbar
  • B
    Down Tube
  • C
    Reflector
  • D
    Rear Brake

Question 14

What is the name of the mechanism that forces a pair of pads against the sidewalls of the tire to slow down the front wheel?

  • A
    Shifter
  • B
    Carrier
  • C
    Front Brake
  • D
    Rear Derailleur

Question 15

The spokes all meet at a point in the central part of the wheel. What is that point called?

  • A
    Rim
  • B
    Hub
  • C
    Brake Cable
  • D
    Fender

Question 16

Are your handlebars too low? If they were, which part would you adjust to get your handlebars to the right height?

  • A
    Crossbar
  • B
    Reflector
  • C
    Front Derailleur
  • D
    Stem

Question 17

If you need to stop quickly, what part would you squeeze to bring your bike to a stop?

  • A
    Brake Lever
  • B
    Head Tube
  • C
    Toe Clip
  • D
    Handlebars

Question 18

What is the name of the bicycle part that connects to the fork below and has the stem inside of it on the top?

  • A
    Handlebars
  • B
    Head Tube
  • C
    Down Tube
  • D
    Reflector

Question 19

To which part of the bicycle is the tire mounted?

  • A
    Hub
  • B
    Spoke
  • C
    Rim
  • D
    Seat Stay

Question 20

What is the name of the piece that connects the message to brake from the brake levers to the front and rear brakes?

  • A
    Brake Cable
  • B
    Drive Chain
  • C
    Basic Cable
  • D
    Rear Derailleur

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Been biking for a year and got a B... about right for me but I'm still mad

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Noice!

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I Luke it a lot.!

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