RIDLEY Bicycle Use And Maintenance Booklet page 7

But: A Mountain Bike is heavier than a road bike. Its wide tires have
greater rolling resistance than road bike tires. While more
comfortable for many people, the rider's more upright riding position
is aerodynamically inefficient. A Mountain Bike is not the best choice
for long fast rides on paved surfaces.
NOTE: While the rugged appearance of Mountain bikes might
suggest that they are indestructible, they are not. They are tough and
sturdy; but as with any machine, abuse will soon take a toll on their
ability to perform.
WEIGHT LIMIT Mountain Bikes 130kg.
3.3. The Cross Bike
Also often called a Hybrid, Cross Terrain Bike or Fitness Bike, it is
like a Swiss Army Knife: it's a versatile tool that does many things
well. The Cross Bike is a good choice for the rider who isn't looking
for the ultimate in performance either on or off the road, but who
wants a bike that will handle paved roads, bike paths, graded fire
trails and dirt roads. It's not as fast on pavement as a Road Bike; nor
is it designed for hard off-road use on "single track" or rocky, rutted,
rugged terrain like a Mountain Bike.
By changing tires, handlebars and shifting and braking controls, your
dealer can alter a Cross Bike's performance range to favor either
paved road performance or dirt road performance, to suit your
intended use.
WEIGHT LIMIT Cross Bikes 120kg.
3.4. The City Bike
Also often called a Cruiser, it is designed for comfortable, low-
maintenance, casual riding. It is often equipped with three, five,
seven or more gears that are housed in the rear wheel hub. Its frame
is designed for comfort rather than for high performance, and its fat
tires are designed for solid, rather than loose, surfaces. The Cruiser
is ideal for around town, for gently rolling or flat rural roads, for a ride
around the park, or for a quick trip to the store.
WEIGHT LIMIT City Bikes 130kg.
WARNING: Riding your bicycle in ways that it was not intended for
(i.e. riding your road bike on single track or rugged terrain) can cause
you to lose control and fall. Only ride your bicycle in the manner that
it was intended for.
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