Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails
CONDITION 2
Condition 2 models for all moutain bikes
except Sewanee
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 efficiency and uphill speed.
(See Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails Maximum Weight Limit Chart)
All Mountain
CONDITION 4
Sewanee
Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1, 2, and 3, plus
rough technical areas, moderately sized obstacles, and
small jumps.
INTENDED For trail and uphill riding. All-Mountain bicycles are: (1) more
heavy duty than cross country 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 difficult terrain, over larger obstacles and
moderate jumps, (4) intermediate in suspension travel and use components
that fit 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 use in extreme forms of jumping/riding such as hardcore
mountain, Freeriding, Downhill, North Shore, Dirt Jumping, Hucking etc. No
large drop offs, jumps or launches (wooden structures, dirt embankments)
requiring long suspension travel or heavy duty components; and no spending
time in the air landing hard and hammering through obstacles.
TRADE OFF All-Mountain bikes are more rugged than cross country bikes,
for riding more difficult 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.
(See All Mountain Maximum Weight Limit Chart)
Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails
Maximum Weight Limit
RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
300 / 136 5 /2.3 305 / 138
* Seat Bag Only
Front suspension frames manufactured with
original equipment seat stay and dropout rack
mounts only
300 / 136 55 / 25 355 / 161
All Mountain
Maximum Weight Limit
RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
300 / 136 5 / 2.3 305 / 138
* Seat Bag Only
Cyclo-Cross
CONDITION 2
Cyclo-Cross
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.
Cyclo-Cross
Maximum Weight Limit
RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
300 / 136 30 / 13.6 330 / 150
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