Nirve Bicycle - General Purpose Riding

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INTENDED To be ridden on paved roads only.
NOT INTENDED For off-road, cyclocross, or touring with racks or panniers.
TRADE OFF Material use is optimized to deliver both light weight and specific performance. You must understand that
(1) these types of bikes are intended to give an aggressive racer or competitive cyclist a performance advantage over a relatively short product
life, (2) a less aggressive rider will enjoy longer frame life, (3) you are choosing light weight (shorter frame life) over more frame weight and a
longer frame life, (4) you are choosing light weight over more dent resistant or rugged frames that weigh more. All frames that are very light
need frequent inspection. These frames are likely to be damaged or broken in a crash. They are not designed to take abuse or be a rugged
workhorse.
See also Appendix B.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
275 / 125 10 / 4.5 285 / 129
* Seat Bag /Handlebar Bag Only
General Purpose Riding
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 paved roads, gravel or dirt roads that are in good condition, and bike paths.
NOT INTENDED For off-road or mountain bike use, or for any kind of jumping. Some of these bikes have suspension
features, but these features are designed to add comfort, not off-road capability. Some come with relatively wide tires that are well suited to
gravel or dirt paths. Some come with relatively narrow tires that are best suited to faster riding on pavement. If you ride on gravel or dirt paths,