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What biking shoe design helps to keep your foot in the proper position for pedaling?
low arches
high arches
Biking shoes in the high-end price range have high arches to help position your foot.
special cushioning
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What is the major issue for mountain biking shoes?
adequate padding
heel slippage
Keeping your heels from slipping is a vital function of mountain biking shoes.
both answers
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What can result from heel slippage?
blisters
Blisters are one result of heel slippage, but a worse one could be losing your balance.
bunions
increased pedaling power
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Biking shoes have what special design to prevent heel slippage?
molded plastic heel
A special molded plastic heel gives extra support to prevent heel slippage.
padded heel
neither answer
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How are mountain biking shoes fastened?
ties
Velcro
both answers
Bike shoes use ties and Velcro fasteners to hold the shoes snuggly to the foot.
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How much do high-end mountain biking shoes cost?
50
150
300
High-end shoes may cost as much as $300, although less expensive models are available starting in the $50 range.
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What detachable feature do high-end mountain biking shoes come with?
cleats
spikes
both answers
Detachable cleats and spikes are included with high-end mountain biking shoes.
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What are detachable spikes used for?
hiking
Detachable spikes are screwed into the shoes for when hiking is necessary.
running
neither answer
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What is an important function of mountain biking gloves?
improve grip
Mountain biking gloves improve grip, cushion hands during a fall, reduce blisters, keep hands warm and act as shock absorbers.
prevent perspiration
both answers
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What style glove do professional mountain bike racers prefer?
pogies
three finger gloves
full-finger gloves
Professional racers prefer full-finger gloves.
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Which finger has a single spot in a three-finger glove?
thumb
The thumb has its own single spot in the glove, while the other fingers double up with a buddy.
pointer
ring
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What material is used to make mountain biking gloves?
leather
waterproof synthetic materials
both answers
Both leather and waterproof synthetic materials are used to make mountain biking gloves.
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What medical condition can be caused by the bumps and stress of mountain biking?
carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome may be a result of the bumps and stress of the sport, so is tendinitis.
ganglia
TMJ
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What mountain biking clothing accessory looks a bit atrocious to some people?
skintight bike shorts
That would be the skintight bike shorts.
biking shoes
mittens
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What is the purpose of bike shorts?
second skin
The main purpose of the shorts is to act as a second skin.
identify your biking style
neither answer
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What is the purpose of fabrics that wick?
draw moisture away from the skin
Wicking fabrics draw moisture away from skin -- an important function in both hot and cold weather.
prevent blisters
both answers
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How do bike shorts protect sensitive areas?
chamois panel
Bike shorts have a chamois panel that reduces friction with sensitive areas.
cotton material
mesh material
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Who wears mountain biking armor?
downhill racers
freeriding racers
both answers
Extreme mountain bikers, such as downhill and freeriding racers, wear a kind of body armor for protection in a fall.
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What is a handy fix-all for mountain bikers to pack along for the ride?
duct tape
baling wire
both answers
Duct tape and baling wire are a great fix-all to have on the road.
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