Cyclo-Cross
CONDITION 2
Marin Condition 2 model for 2011: Cyclo-Cross
Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth
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racing. Cyclo-cross involves riding on a variety of
terrain and surfaces including dirt or mud surfaces. Cyclo-cross bikes also
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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
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Cyclo-Cross
Maximum Weight Limit
RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
300 / 136 30 / 13.6 330 / 150
NOT INTENDED
To be an excuse to try anything. Read Section 2. F, p. 10.
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Gravity, Freeride, and Downhill
Maximum Weight Limit
RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
300 / 136 5 / 2.3
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CONDITION 5
Marin Condition 5 model for 2011: Quad XLT 180,
Quad DH
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Condition 5 terrain, you should take appropriate safety precautions such as
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pads, and body armor.
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skilled riders should attempt.
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describing it are constantly evolving.
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break a Freeride bike.
The terrain and type of riding that Freeride bikes are designed for is
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you could be seriously injured, paralyzed or killed.
Dirt Jump
CONDITION 5
Marin Condition 5 model for 2011: Dirt Jump
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to ride in Condition 5 terrain, you should take appropriate safety precautions
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pads, and body armor.
INTENDED For man-made dirt jumps, ramps, skate parks other predictable
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suspension travel are needed to help absorb the shock of landing and help
maintain control.
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bikes, but they have no rear suspension and the suspension travel in the front is
much shorter.
Dirt Jump
Maximum Weight Limit
RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL
lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg
300 / 136 0 300 / 136