5
CRoss-CoUntRy,
maRathon, haRdtails
For riding on
unimproved
trails with
small obstacles
Condition 3
Bikes designed for riding Conditions and ,
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.
Cannondale Bike models
Rush, Rush Carbon, Taurine, Caffiene, Scalpel,
F-Series
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 structures, 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.
not intended
For use in extreme forms of jumping/riding such
as hardcore mountain, Freeriding, Downhill, North
Shore, Dirt Jumping, Hucking etc.
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.
maXimUm WeiGht limit
RideR
lbs / kg
lUGGaGe *
lbs / kg
total
lbs / kg
300 / 36
5 / .3
305 / 38
* Seat Bag Only
Front suspension frames manufactured w/
original equipment seatstay and dropout rack
mounts only.
300 / 36
55 / 5
355 / 6
