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PART II
ALL MOUNTAIN, ENDURO
MODELS
Force AL, Force Carbon, Force LE, Distortion, Sensor X, Sanction
ASTM F2043
For extreme
o-road riding
ASTM Condition 4
“This is a set of conditions for operation of a bicycle that includes
Conditions 1,2, and 3 and downhill grades on rough trails as speeds
in excess of 40km/h (25 mph) or extreme jumping or both. Use of a
bicycle in these conditions is strongly dependent on rider experience
and skills.”
Graphic: “For extreme o-road riding”
INTENDED
For trail and uphill riding. All-Mountain bicycles are: (1) more heavy
duty than cross country bikes or trail bikes, but less heavy duty than
Freeride bikes, (2) lighter and more nimble than Freeride bikes,
(3) heavier and have more suspension travel than a cross country
bike, allowing them to be ridden in more dicult terrain, over larger
obstacles and moderate jumps, (4) intermediate in suspension travel
and use components that t the intermediate intended use, (5) cover
a fairly wide range of intended use, and within this range are models
that are more or less heavy duty. Talk to your retailer about your
needs and these models.
NOT INTENDED
For Hardcore Freeriding, Extreme Downhill, Dirt Jumping,
Slopestyle, or very aggressive or extreme riding.
TRADE OFF
All-Mountain bikes are more rugged than cross country bikes, for
riding more dicult terrain. All-Mountain bikes are heavier and
harder to ride uphill than cross country bikes. All-Mountain bikes
are lighter, more nimble and easier to ride uphill than Freeride bikes.
All-Mountain bikes are not as rugged as Freeride bikes and must not
be used for more extreme riding and terrain.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
* Seat Bag Only
RIDER (lbs/kg) LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) TOTAL (lbs/kg)
300 / 136 5 / 2.3* 305 / 138