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Frog Bikes
Owner’s Manual
3
rd
Edition
2014
5. All-Mountain
For riding on rough trails with medium obstacles
• CONDITION 4: Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1, 2, and 3, plus rough
technical areas, moderately sized obstacles and small jumps.
• INTENDED: For trail and uphill riding. All-mountain bikes are: (1) more heavy duty
than cross-country bikes, but less heavy duty than freeride bikes, (2) lighter and
more nimble than freeride bikes, (3) heavier and have more suspension travel
than a cross country bike, allowing them to be ridden in more difficult terrain, over
larger obstacles and moderate jumps, (4) intermediate in suspension travel and
use components that fit the intermediate intended use, (5) cover a fairly wide
range of intended use, and within this range are models that are more or less
heavy duty. Talk to your stockist about your needs and these models.
• NOT INTENDED: For use in extreme forms of jumping/riding such as hardcore
mountain, freeriding, downhill, dirt jumping etc. No large drop offs, jumps or
launches (wooden structures, dirt embankments) requiring long suspension
travel or heavy duty components; and no spending time in the air landing hard
and hammering through obstacles.
• TRADE OFF: All-mountain bikes are more rugged than cross-country bikes, for
riding more difficult terrain.
All-mountain bikes are heavier and harder to ride uphill than cross-country bikes. All-
mountain bikes are lighter, more nimble and easier to ride uphill than freeride bikes.
All-mountain bikes are not as rugged as freeride bikes and must not be used for more
extreme riding and terrain.
6. For children only
Bikes designed to be ridden by children. Parental supervision is required at all times.
Avoid areas involving cars and obstacles or hazards including inclines, curbs, stairs,
sewer grates or areas near drop-offs or pools.
The Lifespan of Your Bike and its Components
1. Nothing lasts forever, including your bike
When the useful life of your bike or its components is over, continued use is
hazardous. Every bike and its component parts have a finite life. The length of that
life will vary with the construction and materials used in the frame and components,
the maintenance and care the frame and components receive and the type
and amount of use to which the frame and components are subjected. Use in
competitive events, trick riding, ramp riding, jumping, aggressive riding, riding
on severe terrain, riding in severe climates, riding with heavy loads, commercial
activities and other types of non-standard use can dramatically shorten the life of
the frame and components. Any one or a combination of these conditions may
result in an unpredictable failure. All aspects of use being identical, lightweight
bikes and their components will usually have a shorter life than heavier bikes and
their components. In selecting a lightweight bike or components you are making
a trade-off, favouring the higher performance that comes with lighter weight over
longevity. So if you choose lightweight, high performance equipment be sure to
have it inspected frequently.
You should have your bike and its components checked periodically by your stockist
for indicators of stress and/or potential failure, including cracks, deformation,
corrosion, paint peeling, dents, and any other indicators of potential problems,
inappropriate use or abuse. These are important safety checks and very important to
help prevent accidents, injury to the rider and shortened product life.
2. Perspective
Today’s high-performance bikes require frequent and careful inspection and
service. In this Appendix we try to explain some underlying material science basics
and how they relate to your bike. We discuss some of the trade-offs made in
designing your bike and what you can expect from your bike; and we provide
important, basic guidelines on maintenance and inspection. We cannot teach you
everything you need to know to properly inspect and service your bike; and that
is why we repeatedly urge you to take your bike to your stockist for professional
care and attention.
WARNING
: Frequent inspection of your bike is important to your safety. Follow
the Mechanical Safety Check in Section 1.C of this manual before every ride.
Periodic, more detailed inspection of your bike is important. How often this
more detailed inspection is needed depends upon you. You have control and
knowledge of how often you use your bike, how hard you use it and where you
use it. Because your stockist cannot track your use, you must take responsibility
for periodically bringing your bike to your stockist for inspection and service.
Your stockist will help you decide what frequency of inspection and service is
appropriate for how and where you use your bike.
For your safety, understanding and communication with your stockist, we urge you
to read this Appendix in its entirety. The materials used to make your bike determine
how and how frequently to inspect. Ignoring this WARNING can lead to frame, fork or
other component failure, which can result in serious injury or death.
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
