Quizlet
Bicycle Wheel
1. What does a violent jerk in a wheel system indicate?
- It indicates the rim is disfigured and each point is not at 90 degrees to the axle axis.
- The tire pressure is too high.
- The hub is lubricated improperly.
- The spokes are too tight.
2. What causes front wheel wobble in a bicycle?
- Worn brake pads.
- Low tire pressure alone.
- It can occur when the front wheel system builds up energy and overcorrects.
- Loose handlebars only.
3. What is a common cause of back wheel shaking?
- Excessive air in the front tire.
- Loose front fork.
- Bent pedals.
- It can be caused by worn out rear wheel bearings, an insecure axle, or a buckled wheel rim.
4. What does it mean when the front tire swings slightly to the right and then to the left?
- The frame is misaligned.
- The rear wheel is under-inflated.
- It means the tire is fully balanced.
- It is a type of wobble caused by instability in the front wheel.
5. What is one effect of brackets in a wheel system?
- They determine tire pressure.
- They are used to slow down the vehicle.
- They influence the stability and alignment of the wheel assembly.
- They change the color of the rim.
6. How do wheels help in daily life?
- They store fuel energy.
- They help in lifting heavy weights vertically.
- They are mainly for decoration.
- They allow the rider to roll over the ground with great speed and efficiency.