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Appendix - Intended use.indd
Intended use of your electric bicycle
High-Performance Road
High-Performance Road
Condition 1
Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do not
lose ground contact.
INTENDED
To be ridden on paved roads only.
NOT INTENDED
For off-road, cyclocross, or touring with racks or
panniers.
TRADE OFF:
Material use is optimized to deliver both light weight
and specifi c performance. You must understand that (1) these types
of bikes are intended to give an aggressive racer or competitive cyclist a performance
advantage over a relatively short product life, (2) a less aggressive rider will enjoy longer
frame life, (3) you are choosing light weight (shorter frame life) over more frame weight
and a longer frame life, (4) you are choosing light weight over more dent resistant or
rugged frames that weigh more. All frames that are very light need frequent inspection.
These frames are likely to be damaged or broken in a crash. They are not designed to
take abuse or be a rugged workhorse.
See also “Intended use of your electric bicycle”
on page 58
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.