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Bicycles Trivia Quiz

This "people-powered" form of transportation is clean and economical. Here's a look at the history of the vehicle. Hope you enjoy. Thanks.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
275,120

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
816

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Question 1 of 10

1. One early type of bicycle was known for its huge front wheel. What was this vehicle called? Hint

A touring bicycle

A mountain bicycle

An ordinary bicycle

A ten-speed bicycle

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Question 2 of 10

2. What item added to bicycles in the 1880s greatly simplified steering and enabled manufacturers to create craft with smaller wheels? Hint

A speed gauge

The horn

The chain connecting the pedal system to the back wheel

Extra thick padded guards on the handlebars

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did John Boyd Dunlop invent in 1888 that proved vital to the popularity of bicycles? Hint

Pneumatic tires

Ribbons for the handles

Reflectors

Helmets

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Question 4 of 10

4. What other invention of the late 1880s greatly enhanced bicycle safety? Hint

Glow-in-the-dark clothing

Battery-powered lights

Chain locks

Hand brakes

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the distinguishing feature of the Otto Dicycle, produced in the late 1800s? Hint

It had very small tires for speed

The seat was located between the two wheels

It had a basket in back

The bicycle could be taken apart and stored in a backpack

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Pope Manufacturing Company, based in Connecticut, began to build what type of bicycle in the 1890s? Hint

Military bicycles

Multi-speed bicycles

Mountain bicycles

Small bicycles for children

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Question 7 of 10

7. What bicycle company was founded by Colonel Albert A. Pope? Hint

Schwinn

Columbia

Shimano

Cannondale

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Question 8 of 10

8. What company manufactured the Radio Bicycle, which included a radio built into the frame? Hint

Schwinn

Huffy

Iron Horse

Mongoose

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Question 9 of 10

9. On a tandem or two-person bicycle, what is the common term for the rider in front? Hint

Captain

Gunner

Obstacle

Lookout

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Question 10 of 10

10. The German-made Draisienne bicycle was made out of what material? Hint

Rubber

Metal

Wood

Plastic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One early type of bicycle was known for its huge front wheel. What was this vehicle called?

Answer: An ordinary bicycle

The bike was also called the "penny farthing." It was hard to balance on this craft.

2. What item added to bicycles in the 1880s greatly simplified steering and enabled manufacturers to create craft with smaller wheels?

Answer: The chain connecting the pedal system to the back wheel

Until then, the primary way to steer was to lean one's weight over the front wheel. This was daunting, as well as dangerous, because of the steep height of early front wheels. With the chain, however, bicycles with two modest-sized wheels of the same height became the norm.

3. What did John Boyd Dunlop invent in 1888 that proved vital to the popularity of bicycles?

Answer: Pneumatic tires

Dunlop was the founder of Dunlop Tires. Inflatable tires were easy to install and repair.

4. What other invention of the late 1880s greatly enhanced bicycle safety?

Answer: Hand brakes

Until then, the primary method of stopping was the coaster brake system, also known as foot brakes. This involved simply rotating the pedals backward.

5. What was the distinguishing feature of the Otto Dicycle, produced in the late 1800s?

Answer: The seat was located between the two wheels

One wheel was on each side of the chair. The cycle was made by the BSA company of the United Kingdom.

6. The Pope Manufacturing Company, based in Connecticut, began to build what type of bicycle in the 1890s?

Answer: Military bicycles

These vehicles were equipped with wide white tires. They also carried ammunition boxes, machine guns and other field gear.

7. What bicycle company was founded by Colonel Albert A. Pope?

Answer: Columbia

The company is based in Westfield, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1877. The company expanded to include school furniture in the 1950s.

8. What company manufactured the Radio Bicycle, which included a radio built into the frame?

Answer: Huffy

Huffy was founded by George Huffman. It supplied bicycles for the U.S. team in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics.

9. On a tandem or two-person bicycle, what is the common term for the rider in front?

Answer: Captain

The rider in back is called the stoker. The captain handles the braking, steering and shifting.

10. The German-made Draisienne bicycle was made out of what material?

Answer: Wood

It was invented by Baron von Drais in 1817. It had no pedals, although it did have two wheels. Riders moved it simply by pushing their feet along the ground.

Source: Author neon000

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