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PART II
GRAVITY, FREERIDE, DOWNHILL, DIRT JUMP
MODELS
Gemini, Perp, Judge
Includes Chase dirt jump models (see next page)
For extreme riding
User caution advised
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.
Graphic: “For extreme riding,” “User caution advised”
INTENDED
For riding that includes the most difficult terrain that only very skilled
riders should attempt.
Gravity, Freeride, and Downhill are terms which describe hardcore
mountain, north shore, slopestyle. This is “extreme” riding and the
terms describing it are constantly evolving.
Gravity,Freeride, and Downhill bikes are: (1) heavier and have more
suspension travel than All-Mountain bikes, allowing them to be ridden
in more difficult terrain, over larger obstacles and larger jumps, (2) the
longest in suspension travel and use components that fit heavy duty
intended use. While all that is true, there is no guarantee that extreme
riding will not break a Freeride bike.
THE TERRAIN AND TYPE OF RIDING THAT FREERIDE BIKES ARE
DESIGNED FOR IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS.
Appropriate equipment, such as a Freeride bike, does not change this
reality. In this kind of riding, bad judgment, bad luck, or riding beyond
your capabilities can easily result in an accident, where you could be
seriously injured, paralyzed or killed.
NOT INTENDED
To be an excuse to try anything! Read our “Freeride & Downhill”
warning. See page 64.
TRADE OFF
Freeride bikes are more rugged than All-Mountain bikes, for riding more
difficult terrain. Freeride bikes are heavier and harder to ride uphill than
All-Mountain bikes.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT
* Seat Bag Only
RIDER (lbs/kg)
LUGGAGE (lbs/kg)
TOTAL (lbs/kg)
300 / 136
5 / 2.3*
305 / 138
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