Cannondale Synapse Carbon, Owner'S Manual

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Condition 5
Bikes designed for jumping, hucking, high speeds, or
aggressive riding on rougher surfaces, or landing on
flat surfaces. However, this 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
Chase
intended
For man-made dirt jumps, ramps, skate parks other
predictable obstacles and terrain where riders need
and use skill and bike control, rather than suspension.
Dirt Jumping bikes are used much like heavy duty
BMX bikes.
A Dirt Jumping bike does not give you skills to jump!
Read our “Freeride & Downhill” warning. See page 64.
The same message is true.
not intended
For terrain, drop offs or landings where large amounts
of suspension travel are needed to help absorb the
shock of landing and help maintain control.
tRade off
Dirt Jumping bikes are lighter and more nimble than
Freeride bikes, but they have no rear suspension and
the suspension travel in the front is much shorter.
maXimUm WeiGht limit
RideR
lbs / kg
lUGGaGe
lbs / kg
total
lbs / kg
300 / 136 0 300 / 136