Operation Manual

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PART II
CROSS-COUNTRY, MARATHON, HARDTAILS
MODEL
Avalanche, Karakoram, Backwoods, Bump, Karakoram, Peace
9R, Xizang, Zaskar AL, Zaskar LE, Zaskar Carbon, Zaskar 100,
Marathon, Helion, Helion Carbon, Sensor, Sensor 9R,
Sensor Carbon
ASTM F2043
For rough
o-road riding
and jumps less
than 24” (61 cm)
ASTM Condition 3
“This is a set of conditions for the operation of a bicycle that includes
Condition 1 and Condition 2 as well as rough trails, rough un-paved
roads, and rough technical areas and unimproved trails. Jumps of 60
cm (24 in.) or less are anticipated.”
Graphic: “For rough o-road riding and jumps less than 24” (61
cm)”
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).
There are no large “sick drop” or drop os, jumps or launches
(wooden structures, dirt embankments) requiring long suspension
travel or heavy duty components. 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 and
not spend time in the air landing hard and hammering through
things.
NOT INTENDED
For use in extreme forms of jumping/riding such as hardcore
mountain, Freeriding, Downhill, North Shore, Dirt Jumping, Hucking
etc.
TRADE OFF
Cross-Country, bikes are lighter, faster to ride uphill, and more
nimble than All-Mountain bikes. Cross-Country, trail, and Marathon
bikes trade o some ruggedness for pedaling eciency and uphill
speed.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
* Seat Bag Only
RIDER (lbs/kg) LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) TOTAL (lbs/kg)
300 / 136 5 / 2.3* 305 / 138
Front suspension frames manufactured w/ original equipment
seatstay and dropout rack mounts only.
300 / 136 55 / 25 355 / 161