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General Purpose Riding
Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus
smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades
where the tires do not lose ground contact.
For paved roads, gravel or dirt roads that are in
good condition, and bike paths.
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, carry heavier loads or want more tire
durability talk to your dealer about wider tires.
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.
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.
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.
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