Gravity, Freeride, Downhill - Cannondale Chase Series Owner's Manual

GRavity, fReeRide,
and doWnhill
Condition 5
Bikes designed for
speeds, or aggressive riding on rougher surfaces,
or landing on flat surfaces.
type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts
unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may
overload the frame, fork, or parts. If you choose
to ride in Condition 5 terrain, you should take
appropriate safety precautions such as more
frequent bike inspections and replacement of
equipment. You should also wear comprehensive
safety equipment such as a full-face helmet, pads,
and body armor.
Cannondale Bike models
Gemini, Perp, Judge
intended
For riding that includes the most difficult terrain
that only very skilled riders should attempt.
Gravity, Freeride, and Downhill are terms which
describe hardcore
slopestyle. This is "extreme" riding and the terms
describing it are constantly evolving.
For extreme
riding
User caution
advised
jumping, hucking, high
However, this
mountain, north shore,
Gravity,Freeride, and Downhill bikes are: ()
heavier and have more suspension travel than
All-Mountain bikes, allowing them to be ridden
in more difficult terrain, over larger obstacles and
larger jumps, () the longest in suspension travel
and use components that fit heavy duty intended
use. While all that is true, there is no guarantee
that extreme riding will not break a Freeride bike.
The terrain and type of riding that Freeride
bikes are designed for is inherently dangerous.
Appropriate equipment, such as a Freeride
bike, does not change this reality. In this kind of
riding, bad judgment, bad luck, or riding beyond
your capabilities can easily result in an accident,
where you could be seriously injured, paralyzed
or killed.
not intended
To be an excuse to try anything!
"Freeride & Downhill" warning.
tRade off
Freeride bikes are more rugged than All-Mountain
bikes, for riding more difficult terrain. Freeride
bikes are heavier and harder to ride uphill than
All-Mountain bikes.
maXimUm WeiGht limit
RideR lUGGaGe *
lbs / kg
300 / 36
* Seat Bag Only
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total
lbs / kg lbs / kg
5 / .3 305 / 38