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Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails
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Intended use of your electric bicycle
Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails
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 momen-
tary 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 obsta-
cles 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, Slope-
style, 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 effi ciency and uphill speed.