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3 quizzes and 35 trivia questions.
1.
  Crazy World of Mountain Biking    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some bike riders want something more exciting than the usual street thrills. Many bikes could handle rough terrain, but mountains seemed out of reach, at least until mountain bikes came along.
Average, 10 Qns, lompocjoe, Mar 16 19
Average
lompocjoe
Mar 16 19
139 plays
2.
  Mountain Biking    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz just has a few general mountain bike questions, just to see if all you mountain bikers are up to scratch!
Tough, 10 Qns, MtbGordo, Jul 07 09
Tough
MtbGordo
1051 plays
3.
  Freestyle BMX    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
If you know your riders, bikes, tricks, companies and parts for Freestyle BMX, you'll go well. Good Luck
Difficult, 15 Qns, Fueler, Aug 29 11
Difficult
Fueler
795 plays

Bikes & BMX Trivia Questions
1. When were the first mountain bikes introduced to the public? These are the same bikes considered to be the prototypes of contemporary mountain biking.

From Quiz Crazy World of Mountain Biking

Answer: The late 1970s

Bicycles that could handle rough terrain had been around for much of the 20th century (do you think daredevils are a modern 'invention), but a man named Joe Breeze brought out the 'Breezer I' in 1978 and is considered to be the prototype for mountain bikes that followed. The first 'Breezer 1' bike is now located in Washington D.C.'s Smithsonian Institution.

2. The bike company 'Terrible 1' is owned by which TWO riders?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Taj Mihelich and Joe Rich

Taj Mihelich and Joe Rich started this company in late 1999 early 2000.

3. What is the name of the common device that changes your gears on a mountain bike?

From Quiz Mountain Biking

Answer: Derailleur

Yep, it's a Derailleur!

4. What are the bumps on mountain bike tires called?

From Quiz Crazy World of Mountain Biking

Answer: Knobbies

The knobbies...hard rubber nodules... on mountain bikes produce good traction on rough mountain trails. They keep the rider from slipping and sliding on the trails which often have pebbles and brush on them. Although they may be ridden on streets, the ride is uncomfortably bumpy because of the knobbies and the bike may slip and slide on smooth surfaces.

5. Which GT team rider rides the GT 'Fueler'?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Mike Parenti

Mike, Jamie and Dave all ride for GT. Fooled you did I?

6. What is the average wheel size on a Mountain Bike?

From Quiz Mountain Biking

Answer: 26 inches

The average wheel size for Mountain bikes is 26 inches in diameter, but they also come in 24 inch size for smaller riders, 29 inches for larger riders, or different riding styles!

7. In order to prevent them from flying forward off their bikes in the event of an accident, how should mountain bike riders sit while going downhill at a pretty good clip?

From Quiz Crazy World of Mountain Biking

Answer: Crouching low over the handlebars

Think about it...you are flying downhill at a good clip and you suddenly hit an object on the trail. Yes, you will probably crash, but you might not fly off your bike if you are leaning forward and holding the handlebar. Experienced mountain bike riders use many of the higher gears on their bikes while going downhill; expert riders know just when to switch through the twenties in order to control their speed.

8. What bicycle company makes the 'Shockwave'?

From Quiz Mountain Biking

Answer: Mountain Cycle

The 'Shockwave' is Mountain Cycle's top of the line Downhill Bike. I know this because I own one myself!

9. While going downhill, what should mountain bike riders do with their brakes?

From Quiz Crazy World of Mountain Biking

Answer: Feather them lightly by squeezing and releasing them

It's a good idea to ease up on brake use while going downhill. Experienced riders know how to lightly use ('feathering') both front and back brakes at the same time, but they also know that if their brakes lock up on them, they will probably experience a momentary airborne flight ending in a tree, brush or boulder.

10. Who invented the trick, the 'Tailwhip-Nosepick'?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Dave Voelker

Dave Voelker has been riding since the early 1970s and also invetented the 'lookback'.

11. What category of Mountain Biking is Chris Kovarik known for?

From Quiz Mountain Biking

Answer: Downhill

Chris Kovarik is one of the world's top Downhill Mountain Bikers!

12. Although any mountain trail is fair game for a true biker, the'Holy Grail' of mountain biking is the Repack Trail. Why is it so special and where is it located?

From Quiz Crazy World of Mountain Biking

Answer: It's in Marin County, California, and is still one of the most difficult downhill trail to attempt

Mount Tamalpais is in Marin County, California, and has some of the gnarliest trails to be found. Of course, bikers wanted to risk their lives by riding down Mt. Tamalpais and in the early days of biker madness, riders found that the speeds on the downhill trails would remove the grease from the hub, causing the bike to do things it was not intended for. So riders had to stop, get some grease out of their saddlebags, slather (pack) the new grease on the hub, and proceed on their ride. Hence the name 'Repack.' Newer bikes eliminated the need to stop for new grease, but the name stuck and the ride is still offered.

13. Who invented the 'un-turndown'?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Mike Aitken

The 'un-turndown' is a surprisingly hard trick to pull!

14. What trick involves the rider rotating around bike 360 degrees?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Decade

This trick is hardly performed for some reason.

15. Which company makes the brake lever called 'Module Lever'?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Odyssey

Odyssey are a highly recommended brand of accessories and parts.

16. What is the world's largest Mountain Bike component brand?

From Quiz Mountain Biking

Answer: Shimano

Yep, you guessed it. I think everyone should know that one.

17. Which rider is ALSO known as the 'Bionic Man'?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Mat Hoffman

Mat Hoffman is the 'King Of Vert' who has busted himself up so much, he has also known as the Bionic man.

18. What term do Mountain Bikers use when in the lowest gear on a bike?

From Quiz Mountain Biking

Answer: Granny Gear

There's no need for me to tell you why it's called granny gear!

19. What do the African-American 'Buffalo Soldiers' and mountain biking have in common?

From Quiz Crazy World of Mountain Biking

Answer: Buffalo Solders tested some of the earliest versions of mountain bikes in the 1890's when they rode Montana's rugged terrain on a trip to Yellowstone National Park

The treks through Montana were not considered 'extreme biking', but a way of transportation to Yellowstone. The bikes were changed to permit some off-road work and it is here where the soldiers and the future mountain bikes had something in common. Their bikes were heavier than today's models, no variety of gears were available, and the overall experience was not one that most Buffalo Soldiers wrote home expressing a desire to repeat the trip anytime soon.

20. Todd Lyons rode for which bike company?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Huffy

Todd Lyons rode the TL-33.

21. Who was GT's number one Downhill Mountain bike rider in 2001?

From Quiz Mountain Biking

Answer: Steve Peat

Steve Peat, he had been up there in the top 5 spot for about 5 or 6 years.

22. Where is the world's longest mountain biking race held?

From Quiz Crazy World of Mountain Biking

Answer: Norway

Proof that mountain biking is truly an international activity, Norway offers the main Birkebeinerrittet race which is over 53.5 miles long and has between 10,000 and 15,000 riders participating. Depending on your skills as a rider, there are many shorter races to chose from. All riders must be prepared for two other obstacles that may be in their path : snow and cold.

23. Which rider is known for doing 'feeble' grinds?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Van Homan

Van Homan is loved by the girls because of his 'baby' face.

24. Where was the 2000 Mountain Biking World Championships held in?

From Quiz Mountain Biking

Answer: Sierra Nevada, Spain

25. Which bike company did Leigh Ramsdell ride for BEFORE he joined the Eastern Bikes?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: DK Bikes

Leigh Ramsdell aslo commentated one of the X-games.

26. Which Canadian rider is known as 'The Beast'?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Jay Miron

Jay Miron used to ride for Schwinn bikes but know has started up his own company named 'MacNeil Bikes'.

27. Which company makes the pedals called 'Meat Tenderizers'?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Primo

Primo make some of the best bikes parts in all the world!

28. Which rider had his camera, which had tonnes of film on it, stolen downtown?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: Van Homan

He loves doing feeble grinds as you found out in this quiz.

29. When was the first '2-Hip' street contest held?

From Quiz Freestyle BMX

Answer: 1988

2-Hip bikes are a small company which produce bikes for the people.

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