General Purpose Riding; Cross-Country/Marathon/Hardtails - Priority Bicycle Owner's Manual

General Purpose Riding

CONDITION 2
Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose
ground contact.
INTENDED For paved roads, gravel or dirt roads that are in good condition, and bike paths.
NOT INTENDED For off-road or mountain bike use, or for any kind of jumping. Some of these bikes have suspension features, but
these features are designed to add comfort, not off-road capability. Some come with relatively wide tires that are well suited to gravel or
dirt paths. Some come with relatively narrow tires that are best suited to faster riding on pavement. If you ride on gravel or dirt paths,
carry heavier loads or want more tire durability talk to your dealer about wider tires.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
RIDER LUGGAGE
lbs / kg lbs / kg
275 / 125 30 / 14
Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails
CONDITION 3
Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1 and 2, plus rough trails, small obstacles, and smooth technical areas, including areas where
momentary loss of tire contact with the ground may occur. NOT jumping. All mountain bikes without rear suspension are Condition 3,
and so are some lightweight rear suspension models.
INTENDED For cross-country riding and racing which ranges from mild to aggressive over intermediate terrain (e.g., hilly with small
obstacles like roots, rocks, loose surfaces and hard pack and depressions). 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.
NOT INTENDED For Hardcore Freeriding, Extreme Downhill, Dirt Jumping, Slopestyle, or very aggressive or extreme riding. No
spending time in the air landing hard and hammering through obstacles.
TRADE OFF Cross-Country bikes are lighter, faster to ride uphill, and more nimble than All-Mountain bikes. Cross-Country and
Marathon bikes trade off some ruggedness for pedaling efficiency and uphill speed.
TOTAL
lbs / kg
285 / 129
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