Deck 4: Equipment

Question 1

When pedaling in a seated position, if a participant appears to be rocking from side to side, it most likely indicates:

A)That their saddle is too high.
B)That their saddle is too low.
C)That they are tired.
D)That they are pulling on their handlebars.

Answer 1

That their saddle is too high.

Question 2

When fitting a new participant to a spin bike, start with the saddle set:

A)Low enough that they can easily swing their leg over.
B)Wherever the saddle was left - participants shouldn't change the equipment.
C)About level with the participant's hip.
D)About level with the participant's waist.

Answer 2

About level with the participant's hip.

Question 3

On a correctly fitted bike, when the pedal cranks are parallel with the ground, the participant's knee should be:

A)Slightly in front of the pedal, so that when they look down they can't see their foot.
B)Slightly behind the pedal, so the participant can see the pedal.
C)Directly over the pedal, so the participant can only see his or her toes.
D)It doesn't matter; you measure correct fit only when the pedal cranks are perpendicular to the ground.

Answer 3

Directly over the pedal, so the participant can only see his or her toes.

Question 4

On a correctly fitted bike, at the bottom of the pedal stroke the participant's knee should be:

A)Perfectly straight.
B)Slightly bent.
C)Bent at about a forty-five degree angle.
D)Turning slightly outwards.

Question 5

When fitting a spin bike for a new participant, the handlebars of a spin bike should be set:

A)Three to five inches above the level of the saddle.
B)At about the same as the participant has their handlebars on their regular bicycle.
C)Wherever the participant feels is most comfortable.
D)To the same height as the saddle.

Question 6

Toe clips or clip less pedals and shoes aid spinning mainly because:

A)They look more professional.
B)They are safer because the participant's foot won't slip off the pedals.
C)They enable the participant to work throughout the entire pedal stroke.
D)They don't make any difference; normal trainers and flat pedals are just as good.

Question 7

Correct adjustment of a participant's bike is important because:

A)A poorly adjusted bike could lead to injury.
B)A poorly adjusted bike can lead to inefficient pedaling.
C)A poorly adjusted bike can be uncomfortable.
D)All of the above.

Question 8

Cycling-specific shorts for a spin class are:

A)Essential. All participants must wear them.
B)Optional.
C)Unsuitable for spin classes and equipment.
D)Unsafe in the indoor environment.

Question 9

A suitable water bottle for a spin class:

A)Must be cycling specific so that it will fit a water bottle cage.
B)It must be a hydration bladder system that can be worn on your back.
C)Can be any bottle that can be used safely
D)Water during a spin class is not important.

Question 10

Suitable shoes for a spin class:

A)Must be cycling specific shoes with cleats.
B)Cannot be cycling specific shoes.
C)Can include most athletic footwear, such as cycling shoes and running shoes.
D)Will be provided at the class.

Question 11

When advising participants on choosing cycling-specific footwear for spin class, be sure to emphasize that:

A)The shoes must be mountain bike style shoes for greater comfort.
B)The shoes must have a specific cleat.
C)Cycling specific shoes are not suitable for indoor spin classes.
D)The cleats must be compatible with the cleat type in the spin bikes in class.

Question 12

When selecting a bike, participants should ensure which of the following?

A)That they choose the fastest available bike.
B)That the bike they choose is clean and that the computer has been reset.
C)That they always choose the same bike.
D)That they choose the bike with the lowest mileage.

Question 13

Spinning bikes are:

A)A replica of a road bicycle with a free hub that allows the flywheel to spin even if the pedals don't move.
B)Fixed wheel where the hub of the flywheel moves at the same speed as the pedals.
C)Comparable to mountain bikes in terms of bike fit.
D)Completely unlike an outdoor bicycle.

Question 14

The wheels at the base of the spin bike:

A)Help disperse power during high power intervals.
B)Allow the bike to be oriented upward during climbing simulations.
C)Are to assist in moving the bike around before and after class.
D)Are for use by the instructor only.

Question 15

Which of the following gauge is unlikely to be found on a spin bike computer?

A)Heart rate.
B)Temperature.
C)Mileage.
D)Cadence.

Question 16

Selecting equipment with a heart rate monitor:

A)Is essential for participants.
B)Can be a useful indication of effort expended for participants.
C)Is not advisable for participants with any type of heart complaint.
D)Spin bike computers do not provide heart rate data.

Question 17

The use of heart rate data on a spin bike:

A)Does not require any additional equipment.
B)Is not an option with spin bikes.
C)Will not be effective indoors.
D)Requires the use of a heart rate monitor chest strap.

Question 18

A yoga mat:

A)Has no application in a spin class.
B)Should be used under the spin bikes to reduce vibrations and protect the floor.
C)Can be a useful addition for floor stretching before/after class.
D)Is unsafe in a spin class environment.

Question 19

Cycling gloves in a spin class:

A)Are unsafe in the indoor environment.
B)Are essential.
C)Can be useful for comfort maintaining grip.
D)Are acceptable for elderly participants only.

Question 20

Participating in a spin class on a road bike with a turbo trainer:

A)Is exactly the same as doing the class on a spin bike.
B)Is unsafe as turbo trainers are not for indoor use.
C)Is acceptable only for racing cyclists.
D)Differs in important respects from doing class on a spin bike.