The Ultimate Bicycle Quiz

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The Ultimate Bicycle Quiz
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About This Quiz

Learning to ride a bicycle seems to be a universal experience for children around the world. Whether you've been riding bicycles since you were a child or just recently started pedaling, how much do you know about this elegant and simple vehicle?
Where were bicycles first introduced?
Europe
Africa
North America
What's the core of a bicycle called?
seat post
bracket
frame
What does the front fork hold?
the chain
the gears
the front wheel

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What do bicycles use to reduce friction?
aerodynamics
ball bearings
oil
Which bicycle part doesn't have ball bearings?
gear shift
rear hub
front hub
The early bicycles that featured huge front wheels and small rear wheels are called:
unicycles
penny-farthing bicycles
parading bicycles

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With today's bicycles, what are the pedals connected to?
the front wheel
the rear wheel
the seat tube
What are the pedals connected to in a penny-farthing bicycle?
the front wheel
the rear wheel
the fork tube
What's one of the reasons bicycles are made with gears?
to make bicycles appear more attractive
to reduce the size of the wheels
to create a smoother ride

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Standard bicycle wheels are what size?
24 inches (610 millimeters)
26 inches (660 millimeters)
28 inches (711 millimeters)