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NOT INTENDED For terrain, drop offs or landings where large amounts of suspension travel are needed to help absorb the shock of landing
and help maintain control.
TRADE OFF Dirt Jumping bikes are lighter and more nimble than Freeride bikes, but they have no rear suspension and the suspension travel
in the front is much shorter.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
300 / 136 0 300 / 136
Cyclo-cross
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 cyclo-cross riding, training and racing. Cyclo-cross involves riding on a variety of terrain and surfaces
including dirt or mud surfaces. Cyclo-cross bikes also work well for all weather rough road riding and commuting.
NOT INTENDED For off road or mountain bike use, or jumping. Cyclo-cross riders and racers dismount before reaching
an obstacle, carry their bike over the obstacle and then remount. Cyclo-cross bikes are not intended for mountain bike
use. The relatively large road bike size wheels are faster than the smaller mountain bike wheels, but not as strong.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
300 / 136 30 / 13.6 330 / 150
The terrain and type of riding that Freeride bikes are designed for is inherently dangerous. Appropriate equipment, such as a Freeride bike,
does not change this reality. In this kind of riding, bad judgment, bad luck, or riding beyond your capabilities can easily result in an accident,
where you could be seriously injured, paralyzed or killed.
NOT INTENDED To be an excuse to try anything. Read Section 2. F, p. 10.
TRADE OFF Freeride bikes are more rugged than All-Mountain bikes, for riding more difficult terrain. Freeride bikes are heavier and harder to
ride uphill than All-Mountain bikes.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
300 / 136 5 / 2.3 305 / 138
* Seat Bag Only
Dirt Jump
CONDITION 5
Bikes designed for jumping, hucking, high speeds, or aggressive riding on rougher surfaces, or landing on flat surfaces.
However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload the
frame, fork, or parts. If you choose to ride in Condition 5 terrain, you should take appropriate safety precautions such as
more frequent bike inspections and replacement of equipment. You should also wear comprehensive safety equipment
such as a full-face helmet, pads, and body armor.
INTENDED For man-made dirt jumps, ramps, skate parks other predictable obstacles and terrain where riders need and use skill and bike
control, rather than suspension. Dirt Jumping bikes are used much like heavy duty BMX bikes.
A Dirt Jumping bike does not give you skills to jump. Read Section 2. F, p. 10.
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