SR Suntour RAIDON - Marin Bikes Impact Response; Marin Bikes Appendix A: Intended Use

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B. If Your Bicycle Sustains an Impact:
First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can.
Seek medical help if necessary.
Next, check your bike for damage.
After any crash, take your bike to your dealer for a thorough check. Carbon
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mechanic.
See also Appendix B, Lifespan of your bike and its components.
WARNING: A crash or other impact can put extraordinary
stress on bicycle components, causing them to fatigue
prematurely. Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail
suddenly and catastrophically, causing loss of control, serious
injury or death.
Appendix A
Intended use of your bicycle
WARNING: Understand your bike and its intended use.
Choosing the wrong bicycle for your purpose can be
hazardous. Using your bike the wrong way is dangerous.
No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your retailer can help
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There are many types of mountain, road, racing, hybrid, touring, cyclocross
and tandem bicycles.
There are also bicycles that mix features. For example, there are road/
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the choice of tires can improve or diminish the performance of a bicycle for
a certain purpose.
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evolving.
Consult your dealer about how you intend to use your bike.
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CONDITION 1
Marin Condition 1 models for 2011: Pro Fit Road,
Natural Fit Road
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the tires do not lose ground contact.
INTENDED To be ridden on paved roads only.
NOT INTENDED For off-road, cyclocross, or touring
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bikes are intended to give an aggressive racer or competitive cyclist a
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Appendix B.
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Maximum Weight Limit
RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
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* Seat Bag /Handlebar Bag Only