Operation Manual

Chapter 1: Guide to Safe On-and-Off Road Operation1
Bicycle Type and
Use Condition
There are many types of bicycles. Each bicycle
type is made for a specified use, or Use
Condition. If your use of a bicycle applies more
stress than the limit of its use condition, this
could cause breakage of the bicycle (or a part of
the bicycle).
This section shows the Use Condition for different
types of bicycles. If you are not sure of what type
of bicycle you have, speak to your dealer.
Child Bicycle
A bicycle made for a child. A child should
not ride without the supervision of a parent.
Children should not ride near slopes, curbs,
stairs, drop-offs, or pools; or areas that
automobiles use:
• Maximum saddle height of 680 mm
• Usually a bicycle with 12”, 16”, or 20” wheels;
or a child’s tricycle
• No quick-release wheel attachment systems
• Weight limit of rider: 80 lbs (36 kg)
Condition 1
A bicycle made to ride on a paved surface
where the tires are always on the ground:
• Road bicycle with drop-type handlebar
• Triathlon, time trial, or speed bicycle
• Tandem
• Cruiser with large, 26” tires and swept-back
handlebar
• Pedelec electric-assist bicycle
• Weight limit of rider: 275 lbs (125 kg);
Tandem: 550 lbs (250 kg);
Pedelec: 300 lbs (136 kg)
Condition 2
A bicycle made to ride on Condition 1, plus
smooth gravel roads and groomed trails with
low-angle grades where the tires are always on
the ground:
• Hybrid bicycle with 700c wheels, tires wider
than 28c, and flat handlebars
• City bicycle: hybrid with special equipment
such as fenders or a light
• Cyclocross bicycle: drop-type handlebar,
knobby 700c tires, and cantilever
or disc brakes
• Mountain bike with 24” wheels
• Weight limit of rider: 300 lbs (136 kg)
24” wheel mountain bike: 175 lbs (80 kg)