Operation Manual
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* Seat Bag /Handlebar Bag Only
General Purpose Riding
CONDITION 2
Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel
roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the
tires do not lose ground contact.
INTENDED For paved roads, gravel or dirt roads that are in
good condition, and bike paths.
NOT INTENDED For off-road or mountain bike use, or for
any kind of jumping. Some of these bikes have suspension features, but these
features are designed to add comfort, not off-road capability. Some come with
relatively wide tires that are well suited to gravel or dirt paths. Some come with
relatively narrow tires that are best suited to faster riding on pavement. If you ride
on gravel or dirt paths, carry heavier loads or want more tire durability talk to your
dealer about wider tires.
MAXIMUMWEIGHTLIMIT
RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
300 / 136 30 / 14 285 / 129
for Touring or Trekking
300 / 136 55 / 25 355 / 161
Cross-Country,Marathon,Hardtails
CONDITION 3
Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1 and 2, plus rough
trails, small obstacles, and smooth technical areas, including
areas where momentary loss of tire contact with the ground
may occur. NOT jumping. All mountain bikes without rear
suspension are Condition 3, and so are some lightweight rear
suspension models.
INTENDED For cross-country riding and racing which ranges from mild to
aggressive over intermediate terrain (e.g., hilly with small obstacles like roots,
rocks, loose surfaces and hard pack and depressions). Cross-country and
marathon equipment (tires, shocks, frames, drive trains) are light-weight, favoring
nimble speed over brute force. Suspension travel is relatively short since the bike
is intended to move quickly on the ground.
NOT INTENDED For Hardcore Freeriding, Extreme Downhill, Dirt Jumping,
Slopestyle, or very aggressive or extreme riding. No spending time in the air
landing hard and hammering through obstacles.
TRADE OFF Cross-Country bikes are lighter, faster to ride uphill, and more
nimble than All-Mountain bikes. Cross-Country and Marathon bikes trade off
some ruggedness for pedaling efciency and uphill speed.