Intended Fork Use - Cannondale 2011 LEFTY 126564.PDF Owner's Manual

INTENDED FORK USE

LEFTY SPEED 100 mm,
LEFTY 29'er 90mm
Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails
ASTM CONDITION 3
ASTM F2043
FORK INTENDED - For cross-country riding and racing
which ranges from mild to agressive over intermediate
terrain (e.g., hilly with small obstacles like roots, rocks, loose
surfaces and hard pack and depressions). There are no large
"sick drop" or drop offs, jumps or launches (wooden struc-
tures, dirt embankments) requiring long suspension travel
or heavy duty components. Cross-country and marathon
equipment (tires, shocks, frames, drive trains) are light-
weight, favoring nimble speed over brute force. Suspension
travel is relatively short since the bike is intended to move
quickly on the ground and not spend time in the air landing
hard and hammering through things.
FORK NOT INTENDED - For use in extreme forms of jump-
ing/riding such as hardcore mountain, Freeriding, Downhill,
North Shore, Dirt Jumping, Hucking etc.
WARNING
UNDERSTAND YOUR FORK AND ITS INTENDED USE. USING YOUR FORK THE WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS.
Industry usage Conditions 1 - 5 are generalized and evolving. Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you intend to use
your bike/fork. Please read your Cannondale Bicycle Owner's Manual for more information about Intended Use
and Conditions 1-5.
Lefty MAX 140 mm,
Lefty Ultra 120 mm
All Mountain, Overmountain
ASTM CONDITION 4
ASTM F2043
FORK INTENDED - For trail and uphill riding. All-Mountain
bicycles are: (1) more heavy duty than cross country bikes
or trail bikes, but less heavy duty than Freeride bikes, (2)
lighter and more nimble than Freeride bikes,
(3) heavier and have more suspension travel than a cross
country bike, allowing them to be ridden in more difficult
terrain, over larger obstacles and moderate jumps, (4)
intermediate in suspension travel and use components that
fit the intermediate intended use, (5) cover a fairly wide
range of intended use, and within this range are models
that are more or less heavy duty. Talk to your retailer about
your needs and these models.
FORK NOT INTENDED - For use in extreme forms of jump-
ing/riding such as hardcore mountain, Freeriding, Downhill,
North Shore, Dirt Jumping, Hucking etc.
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